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201 S 13th St

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1218 Walnut St

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1321 Spruce St

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1324 Locust St

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145 S 13th St

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507 S 8th St

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1300 Spruce St

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510 Spruce St

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Jewelers' Row, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jewelers' Row Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jewelers' Row area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Jewelers' Row apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Papermill Lofts253 #2CStudio,1BA$1,100
The DrakeSKStudio,1BA$1,210
Spruce Tower-04Studio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jewelers' Row, PA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jewelers' Row area is the $1.43 price per square foot 529 S 17th St Model at 529 S 17th St, Unit B in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Jewelers' Row apartment is the 1328 Nectarine St Model at 1328 Nectarine St, Unit 13XX Nectarine Street starting at $2,550 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jewelers' Row apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
529 S 17th St, Unit B529 S 17th St2BR,1BA$1.43
1328 Nectarine St, Unit 13XX Nectarine Street1328 Nectarine St2BR,2.5BA$1.70
The Mercantile Apartments1F-1G-1H2BR,2BA$1.74
Mariners Court Apartments362BR,1BA$1.80
The School HouseB - Rear West Facing1BR,1BA$1.91
517 South St, Unit 8517 South St2BR,1BA$1.83
The Barrymoreone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jewelers' Row, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Jewelers' Row, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jewelers' Row Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jewelers' Row?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jewelers' Row is under $1,240.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jewelers' Row?

The cheapest apartment in Jewelers' Row is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Jewelers' Row costs $5,030.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jewelers' Row?

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 421 regular apartments in Jewelers' Row 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 Jewelers' Row?

Cheap apartments in Jewelers' Row have an average cost of $1,064 which is $3,966 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jewelers' Row.

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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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