Cheap Homes for Rent in Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (38 Rentals)

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property at 1129 Carpenter St

$1,350

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$1,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1129 Carpenter St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 1324 Locust St

$1,050 - $2,800

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1601 Spring Garden St

$1,495

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$1,495
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1601 Spring Garden St, Unit 417, Unit 417

1601 Spring Garden St
PhiladelphiaPA19130

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 111 N 9th St

$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 617 S 2nd St

$1,600

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$1,600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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617 S 2nd St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

617 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19147

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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$1,800
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 443 Fairmount Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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443 Fairmount Ave, Unit D, Unit D

443 Fairmount Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19123

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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 Studio unit found at 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $865. Marshall Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Market East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
1705 Spruce Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,111
Papermill Lofts237 #2IStudio,1BA$1,200
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254
Spring Lofts1SL71BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market East area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Market East apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 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.
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.43
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.48
1530 Chestnut2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Crafts HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market East, Philadelphia, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Market East

What type of rentals are currently available in Market East?

There are currently 1937 Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA with pricing that ranges from $812 to $24,995. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Market East ranging from $1,050 to $18,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Market East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Market East ranges from $1,050 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,735.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Market East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Market East range from $1,387 to $16,404, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,999 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

Expert Rental Resources

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