Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (565 Rentals)

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property at 214 N 54th St

214 N 54th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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PhiladelphiaPA19104

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6249 Reedland St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

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5046 Hazel Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grays Ferry Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grays Ferry area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $635. Universal Court 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $812. Here are the most affordable Grays Ferry apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Chester Lynne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
339 N 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 2218 Ellsworth St Model at 2218 Ellsworth St, Unit 2218 Ellsworth Street starting at $2,100 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Grays Ferry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Ferry apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
2218 Ellsworth St, Unit 2218 Ellsworth Street2218 Ellsworth St3BR,2BA$1.17
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
6040 Kingsessing Ave, Unit 16040 Kingsessing Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.14
1232 Lecount St, Unit A1232 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.25
6600 Dicks Ave, Unit Bonus 3rd bedroom6600 Dicks Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.20
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia, PA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Grays Ferry Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Grays Ferry Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grays Ferry?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grays Ferry is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grays Ferry?

The cheapest apartment in Grays Ferry is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Grays Ferry costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grays Ferry?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 442 regular apartments in Grays Ferry that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Grays Ferry?

Cheap apartments in Grays Ferry have an average cost of $802 which is $7,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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