Cheap Homes for Rent in Gillietown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Gillietown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gillietown area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Westmont Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.61
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00
1937 N Newkirk St1937 N Newkirk St2BR,1BA$1.13
2121 N 22nd St, Unit 12121 N 22nd St3BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gillietown

What type of rentals are currently available in Gillietown?

There are currently 407 Apartments for Rent in Gillietown, PA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $4,100. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gillietown ranging from $525 to $4,200.

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 $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,790.

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 $2,399, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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