Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmesburg Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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property at 3402 Stanwood St

$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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Keystone Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

7165 Keystone StPhiladelphia, PA 19135
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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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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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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, 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. Creekview Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. 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
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,195
The Keys1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,292
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR1BR,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmesburg, PA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Holmesburg area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4556 Teesdale St Model at 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 1st Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Holmesburg apartment is the 9153 Ellie Dr Model at 9153 Ellie Dr, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Far Northeast 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.
4556 Teesdale St, Unit 1st Flr4556 Teesdale St1BR,1BA$1.15
9153 Ellie Dr, Unit 19153 Ellie Dr2BR,1BA$1.70
The Keys2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.02
4507 Disston St, Unit 24507 Disston St2BR,1BA$1.50
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR1BR,1BA$2.28
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$2.39

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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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