
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $970 (49 Rentals)


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623 S American St

671 Franklin Pl

732 Melon Pl

673 Franklin Pl

719 North Terrace

676 Perth Pl
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339 Bainbridge St

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910 Arch St

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1240 LeCount St

763 S 13th St

617 N 11th St

1207 Green St, Unit 2

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717 Pine St

1711 Spring Garden St

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201 S 13th St

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262 S 11th St

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1222 Arch Street

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Market East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Market East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market East Studio Apartments | $1,699 | $660 | $4,020 |
| Market East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $812 | $6,345 |
Market East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $970 | $9,879 |
| Market East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,796 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Market East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarket East, Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Market East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Market East is under $1,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market East?
The cheapest apartment in Market East is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in Market East costs $5,040.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Market East?
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 297 regular apartments in Market East 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 Market East?
Cheap apartments in Market East have an average cost of $1,347 which is $3,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market East.
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