Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mantua Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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616 N 33rd St

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Cloisters III
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cloisters III

3900 Haverford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3838-3842 Haverford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3838-3842 Haverford Ave

3838-3842 Haverford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Residences at 3862
Studio Apartments

Residences at 3862

3862 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3301-3303 Baring St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3301-3303 Baring St

3301-3303 Baring StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Powelton Properties
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Powelton Properties

428 N 34th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Spencers Place
3 Bedroom Apartments

Spencers Place

716-730 N 36th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Drexel Court
Studio Apartments

Drexel Court

3514-3516 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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319-321 N 33rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

319-321 N 33rd St

319-321 N 33rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Mantua, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mantua Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mantua area of Philadelphia, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mt Vernon Manor Phase II priced from $955. Mantua Preservation Project has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $992. Here are the most affordable Mantua apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
Haverford_39360BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
3714 Haverford Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Steeple Lofts at University City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mantua, PA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mantua area is the $1.97 price per square foot 4 Bedroom North East Model at The View at Brandywine in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Mantua apartment is the 435 N 39th St Model at 435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor starting at $1,000 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mantua apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The View at Brandywine4 Bedroom North East4BR,4BA$1.97
435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor435 N 39th StStudio ,1BA$0.71
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
411 N 34th St411 N 34th St3BR,3BA$2.10
3337 Spring Garden St3337 Spring Garden St3BR,3BA$2.10
3843 Haverford Ave, Unit 13843 Haverford Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
637 N 32nd St, Unit 2637 N 32nd St2BR,1BA$2.09
The Residences at 36041 Bed | 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$2.13
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$1.39
Steeple Lofts at University City1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #153

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Mantua Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mantua Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mantua?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mantua is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mantua?

The cheapest apartment in Mantua is 3714 Haverford Ave which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Mantua costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mantua?

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 6 regular apartments in Mantua 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 Mantua?

Cheap apartments in Mantua have an average cost of $241 which is $2,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mantua.

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