Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmesburg Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (31 Rentals)

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property at 3402 Stanwood St

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3402 Stanwood St

PhiladelphiaPA19136

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property at 4432 Wingate St

$1,600 - $1,800

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4432 Wingate St

PhiladelphiaPA19136
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Park Villa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa Apartments

4405-4415 Decatur StPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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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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property at 8030 Ditman St

$1,100 - $1,175

1 Bedroom Rentals

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8030 Ditman St

PhiladelphiaPA19136
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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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property at 8030-8000 Ditman St

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8030-8000 Ditman St, Unit 40G

8030-8000 Ditman St
PhiladelphiaPA19136

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I House Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

I House Apartments

8046 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136

Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Holmesburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Holmesburg area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 8381 Frankford Avenue priced from $1,095. Park Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here are the most affordable Holmesburg apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic JR1BR,1BA$1,210
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,215
The Keys1 Bedroom w/ Den1BR,2BA$1,615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmesburg, PA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Holmesburg area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at The Keys in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Holmesburg apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR Model at Park Terrace Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $2.32 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.
The Keys2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR1BR,1BA$2.32
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
9192 Frankford Ave, Unit basement unit9192 Frankford Ave1BR,1BA$2.82
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$2.43

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,095 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 $1,470 at Creekview Terrace Apartments.

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