
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (27 Rentals)
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1620 Foulkrod St, Unit 1st Fl - A1 - SRO

1610 Dyre St, Unit 2nd Fl - B2 - SRO

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Fairfield Apartments

1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front

Mayfair Garden Apartments

The Park Circle Apartments

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Mayfair, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mayfair?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Studio Apartments | $908 | $550 | $1,410 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $785 | $1,750 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,494 | $1,100 | $1,860 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $1,300 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mayfair Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Mayfair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fairfield Apartments priced from $785. Algon Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Mayfair apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Algon Gardens | AG| Studio Jr | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Arizona Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $817 |
| The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, PA
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $0.54 price per square foot 1432 E Cheltenham Ave Model at 1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 1549 Levick St Model at 1549 Levick St, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mayfair apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front | 1432 E Cheltenham Ave | 1BR,0.5BA | $0.54 |
| 1549 Levick St, Unit 1 | 1549 Levick St | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 1240 Pratt St, Unit 1 | 1240 Pratt St | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 5400 Valley St, Unit B | 5400 Valley St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 1610 Dyre St, Unit 2nd Fl - B2 - SRO | 1610 Dyre St | Studio ,1BA | $0.67 |
| Park Villa Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.12 |
| 7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor | 7111 Rising Sun Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1620 Foulkrod St, Unit 1st Fl - A1 - SRO | 1620 Foulkrod St | Studio ,1BA | $0.79 |
| 1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Fl - C2 - SRO | 1616 Foulkrod St | Studio ,1BA | $0.79 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMayfair, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #156
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Mayfair, Philadelphia, PA
Solis-Cohen Solomon School
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Getting Around the Mayfair Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mayfair?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mayfair is at Algon Gardens listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mayfair Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mayfair Apartment is $785 at Fairfield Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mayfair Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mayfair is starting from $1,295 at Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone Properties.
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