Cheap Homes for Rent in the Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (36 Rentals)

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property at 1324 Locust St

$1,125 - $1,395

Studio Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 676 Perth Pl

$1,520

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$1,520

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$1,520

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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676 Perth Pl, Unit B

676 Perth Pl
PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1110 North St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1110 North St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1010 Arch St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1, 2029

1010 Arch St, Unit #706

1010 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 111 N 9th St

$1,655

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$1,655

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$1,655

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 600 N Broad St

$1,815

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$1,815

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$1,815

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 N Broad St, Unit 707

600 N Broad St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
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

443 Fairmount Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 125 N 4th St

$1,855 - $2,055

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$1,855 - $2,055

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$1,855 - $2,055

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 23

125 N 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 600 N Broad St

$1,865

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$1,865

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$1,865

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 N Broad St, Unit 611

600 N Broad St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 600 N Broad St

$1,940

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$1,940

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$1,940

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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600 N Broad St, Unit 503

600 N Broad St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 443 Fairmount Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,300
Papermill Lofts253 #4CStudio,1BA$1,300
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Market East area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Market East apartment is the 602 Model at The Chatham starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
639 N 12th St639 N 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL205 N 11th StStudio ,1BA$1.93

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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 1824 Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA with pricing that ranges from $812 to $24,995. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Market East ranging from $900 to $16,000.

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 $900 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,071.

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 $15,763, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $9,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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