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property at 1109 Wallace St

1109 Wallace St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 127 N 50th St

127 N 50th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 341 S 12th St

341 S 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1218 Walnut St

1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 145 S 13th St

145 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 2004 Chestnut St

2004 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1928 Spruce St

1928 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1411 Walnut St

1411 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 131 S 13th St

131 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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Market East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market East area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Market East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
1919 Spring Garden Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Spruce TowerHeritage -07Studio,1BA$1,050
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,204
The DrakeSFStudio,1BA$1,286

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market East area is the $0.80 price per square foot 10 S Front St Model at 10 S Front St, Unit 3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Market East apartment is the 421 Fairmount Ave Model at 421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10 S Front St, Unit 310 S Front St2BR,2BA$0.80
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
Mariners Court Apartments362BR,1BA$1.80
The Homes at Chapel Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.87
28 S Strawberry St, Unit #228 S Strawberry St1BR,1BA$1.67
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
628 N 11th St, Unit 1628 N 11th St2BR,1BA$1.74
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market East, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Market East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Market East is at Juniper Place listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Market East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Market East Apartment is $812 at Universal Court 1.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Market East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Market East is starting from $970 at Universal Court 1.

What is the most affordable Market East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Market East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Universal Court 1 and starts from $1,119.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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

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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.