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property at 3100 N 29th St

$1,100

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3100 N 29th St, Unit 1

3100 N 29th St
PhiladelphiaPA19132

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property at 1543 N 33rd St

$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1543 N 33rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
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$1,250

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1543 N 33rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2007 N 17th St

$1,250

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2007 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gillietown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gillietown area of Philadelphia, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $700. The Brownstones at Diamond Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Gillietown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
Poth Brewery LoftsS2Studio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gillietown area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Gillietown apartment is the 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gillietown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1504 N 18th St, Unit #11504 N 18th St4BR,4BA$1.19
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
The Berks at 18504 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms4BR,4.5BA$0.54
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.55
1611 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 41611 W Montgomery Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Apartments at BrewerytownTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
2272 N Bancroft St, Unit 12272 N Bancroft St1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gillietown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #110

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gillietown

What type of rentals are currently available in Gillietown?

There are currently 449 Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $4,950. There are also 237 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gillietown ranging from $525 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gillietown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gillietown ranges from $525 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,492.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gillietown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gillietown range from $599 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $840 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $615.

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