Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (504 Rentals)

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5409 Walnut St
$800 - $1,750
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$800 - $1,750
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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$900 - $943

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$925 - $1,260

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PhiladelphiaPA19139

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751 S 22nd St
$1,095 - $1,595
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751 S 22nd St

751 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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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 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Street priced from $800. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Grays Ferry apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut StreetSI1BR,1BA$800
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
RSS-University CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$905
Pine Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$960
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $0.87 price per square foot 1815 S 23rd St Model at 1815 S 23rd St, Unit 1 in the in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 starting at $2,150 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
1815 S 23rd St, Unit 11815 S 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.87
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
1434 McKean St, Unit 21434 McKean St2BR,2BA$0.97
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 33839 Hamilton St4BR,2BA$1.25
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #11715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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!

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 $987.

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

The cheapest apartment in Grays Ferry is Walnut Street which is listed at $800, 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 551 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 $768 which is $7,522 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.

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