
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $865 (121 Rentals)


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515 S 16th St

809 S 10th St

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The Chancellor

LVL North

Marine Club

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Lincoln Square

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The Cosmopolitan

The Metropolitan

309 S 16th St

The Quincy

2006 Chestnut St
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The Hannah

The Chatham

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The Noble

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Amble

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Broad + Noble

The Ranstead

The Wellington

The Tidewater

200 Locust St
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224 Arch St

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The Carson

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Goldtex

622 N 2nd St

The Arch

The Astir Callowhill

1500 Pine

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1926 Lombard St, Unit Studio 2. floor

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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 | $1,866 | $865 | $8,638 |
| Market East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $812 | $7,326 |
| Market East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,299 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Market East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,952 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Market East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,431 | $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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market East?
The cheapest apartment in Market East is 1606-1608 Locust St which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Market East costs $2,321.
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 306 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 $583 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market East.
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