Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmesburg Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (22 Rentals)

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Keystone Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

7165 Keystone StPhiladelphia, PA 19135
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Academy Meadow
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Meadow

9115 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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8381 Frankford Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

8381 Frankford Avenue

8381-8385 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Downing Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Downing Apartments

8016 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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St. Leo's Corner
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Leo's Corner

4900 Unruh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19135
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Cheapest Available Holmesburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Holmesburg area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Park Villa Apartments priced from $950. 8381 Frankford Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Holmesburg apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Tolbut 44091 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,205
The Keys1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,292
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmesburg, PA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Holmesburg area is the $1.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Delaire Landing in the in the Far Northeast neighborhood starting from $1,832. The second greatest value Holmesburg apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at The Keys starting at $1,800 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Holmesburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Delaire LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.85
The Keys2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Park Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.12
4228 Cottman Ave, Unit 1st floor4228 Cottman Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Tolbut 44091 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Creekview Terrace Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated2BR,1BA$2.26
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR1BR,1BA$2.24
3339 Vista St, Unit Ground floor3339 Vista St1BR,1BA$1.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Holmesburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Holmesburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Holmesburg Apartment is $1,145 at 8381 Frankford Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Holmesburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Holmesburg is starting from $1,350 at Park Villa Apartments.

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