
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (496 Rentals)
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21 N 42nd St

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

425 N Preston St

4306 Wallace St

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126 N 49th St, Unit 1

The Standard at Philadelphia

Universal Court 1

5536 Chester Ave, Unit 2F

141 Farson St
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1606-1608 Locust St

223 S 49th St

339 N 40th St, Unit 3R

535 Budd St

The Cornerstone

264 S 16th St

5536 Chester Ave, Unit 3

3707 Spring Garden St

4504 Springfield Ave, Unit 3R

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B
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1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

205 N 36th St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

5046 Hazel Ave

4500 Springfield Ave, Unit 3F

5002 Walnut St

4939 Walnut St

4028 Market St

331 S 52nd St
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Walnut Street

5431 Baltimore Ave

5122 Arch St

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Chestnut Hall

5508 Walnut St, Unit 1

3620 Baring St, Unit 2M

44West

Juniper Place
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157 N 21st St, Unit 3R

100 S 52nd St

515 S 16th St

Fairfax Apartments

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4919 Catharine St, Unit 3

4025 Green St

Campus Apartments

The Ivy

The Chancellor

2115 S 20th St
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Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Grays Ferry?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Ferry Studio Apartments | $1,690 | $647 | $3,140 |
| Grays Ferry 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $475 | $5,285 |
| Grays Ferry 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $959 | $9,695 |
| Grays Ferry 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,030 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Grays Ferry 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $795 | $10,000+ |
| Grays Ferry 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,249 | $5,000 |
| Grays Ferry 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
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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 $695. 5100 WALNUT STREET LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Grays Ferry apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $695 |
| 5100 WALNUT STREET LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $790 |
| Hamilton Court | 4 BR F | 4BR, 1BA | $795 |
| 3601 Spring Garden st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $865 |
| 3308-10 Hamilton Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $890 |
| Springline on 36th | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA
As of September 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3830 Baring St in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 2708 Federal St Model at 2708 Federal St, Unit Unit 3 in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Ferry apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3830 Baring St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.79 |
| 2708 Federal St, Unit Unit 3 | 2708 Federal St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.11 |
| 1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level | 1715 Hartranft St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
| 1236 Lecount St, Unit A | 1236 Lecount St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.28 |
| 32 S 53rd St, Unit Unit 1 | 32 S 53rd St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| 2122 S 60th St, Unit Unit 2 | 2122 S 60th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| 303 N 41st St, Unit 3RD FLOOR | 303 N 41st St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.33 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR, 2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Hamilton Court | 2 BR K4 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| 3601 Spring Garden st | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
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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 3601 Spring Garden st which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Grays Ferry costs $2,055.
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 354 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 $640 which is $1,415 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.
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