
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $970 (45 Rentals)


904 Arch St

Spring Lofts

339 Bainbridge St

625 South St

639 N 12th St

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136 N 10th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1530 Chestnut

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1424 Catharine St, Unit A, Unit A
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1038 S Bouvier St

Papermill Lofts

815 Arch St

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905 Arch St

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The Katharine

763 S 13th St

Spruce Court Apartments

Martin Luther King I & III

1231-1235 Race St
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1027 Ridge Avenue

717 Pine St

1711 Spring Garden St

Liberties West Condos

Wood Suites

1909 Green Street

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Smythe's Corner Condominiums

The Lofts at the Winston
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1016-1018 Cherry St

Walnut Square Apartments

1703 Green St

262 S 11th St

1222 Arch Street

1031 Spring St

Spring Garden Apartments

1232 Ridge Ave

1300 Chestnut Street
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220 South 16th Street

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The Claridge

116 Chestnut Street

Catherine Street Chase

2025 Walnut St

322 S 10th St

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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 | $1,814 | $865 | $7,928 |
| Market East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $812 | $10,000+ |
Market East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Market East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,749 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Market East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,624 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMarket East, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #5
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market East?
The cheapest apartment in Market East is 339 Bainbridge St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Market East costs $4,763.
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 377 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 $706 which is $4,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market East.
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