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2119 N 8th St

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2224 N 11th St

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3313 N Park Ave

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Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Philadelphia, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Philadelphia, PA area range in price from $425 to $21,740 with an overall median price of $4,087. The three Philadelphia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Price Tract at $840, Bridesburg at $650, and Tacony Wissinoming at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Philadelphia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Price Tract$1,300$8408
Bridesburg$1,350$65020
Tacony Wissinoming$1,350$89515
Clearview$1,380$99536
Holmesburg$1,395$1,11513
Cobbs Creek$1,400$57559
Frankford$1,400$65037
Lawncrest$1,400$83938
Near Northeast Philadelphia$1,400$80013
Oxford Circle$1,400$80018

Cheapest Available Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood priced from $455. 1833 N 19th St in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $530. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$455
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$655
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Philadelphia apartment is the 10 S Front St Model at 10 S Front St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
10 S Front St, Unit 310 S Front St2BR,2BA$0.80
1193 Easton Rd, Unit 11193 Easton Rd1BR,1BA$0.55
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor2BR,1BA$0.65
5800 Stockton Rd, Unit 5800 stocton rd unit 25800 Stockton Rd2BR,1BA$0.81
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.64
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia?

There are currently 8185 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $21,740. There are also 2813 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia ranging from $610 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Philadelphia ranges from $610 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,685.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Philadelphia range from $599 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $17,901. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.