Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (513 Rentals)

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312 S 49th St, Unit A
$830
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312 S 49th St, Unit A

312 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5131 Pine St, Unit 3
$950
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$950
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5131 Pine St, Unit 3

5131 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4217 Baltimore Ave, Unit 1F
$1,000
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4217 Baltimore Ave, Unit 1F

4217 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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1124 S 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19146

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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. Sherwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. 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
Sherwood Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Chester Lynne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1649 S 17th St Model at 1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 1124 S 15th St Model at 1124 S 15th St starting at $2,330 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Market East 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.
1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor1649 S 17th St2BR,2.5BA$1.00
1124 S 15th St1124 S 15th St2BR,1BA$1.09
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.21
Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.36
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.20
113 N 50th St, Unit 3113 N 50th St2BR,1BA$1.21
4217 Baltimore Ave, Unit 1F4217 Baltimore Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
312 S 49th St, Unit A312 S 49th St2BR,1BA$1.11
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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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 $950.

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 605 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 $712 which is $7,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.

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