
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mayfair Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (80 Rentals)
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6617 Rutland St

Mayfair Garden Apartments

The Park Circle Apartments

Avondale Apartments

Manchester Apartments

4525 Lardner St

2122 Granite St

1535 Sellers St, Unit APT 2R
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Algon Gardens

6617 Rutland St

6617 Rutland St

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1521 Wakeling St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

1682 Harrison St

Foulkrod Manor

Oasis Manor - Senior Housing Apartments

4725 Leiper St, Unit 3

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1217 Arrott St, Unit 3, Unit 3

3343 Chippendale St
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5817 Keystone St

Carver Hall Gardens

7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor, Unit 3 rd floor

1220 Pratt St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Sandalwood Apartments

633 Gilham St

7943 Frankford Ave, Unit 1st Floor rear, Unit 1st Floor rear

Willows Apartments

4605 Leiper St, Unit 1

Oxford Gardens Apartments
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7408 - 7428 Alma St

4402 McMenamy St

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Grand Leiper Apartments

7108 Oxford Ave

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Holme Circle Apartments
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Creekview Terrace Apartments

1033 Fanshawe St

6335 Tulip St

Glendale House

Summerdale Flats

Algon Arms

Borbeck Court

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6419 Tulip St, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor

1614 Unity St

Foulkrod 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 | $1,079 | $830 | $1,782 |
| Mayfair 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $895 | $1,915 |
| Mayfair 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,631 | $1,100 | $2,880 |
| Mayfair 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Mayfair Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mayfair area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Park Circle Apartments priced from $830. Mayfair Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Mayfair apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Avondale Apartments | Efficency | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Manchester Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Algon Gardens | AG| Studio Jr | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Oasis Manor - Senior Housing Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Carver Hall Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mayfair, PA
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mayfair area is the $0.97 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Mayfair apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic Model at Oxford Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr | 5734 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Oxford Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Park Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor | 7111 Rising Sun Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 7408 - 7428 Alma St | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Griscom Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1220 Pratt St, Unit 2 | 1220 Pratt St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1217 Arrott St, Unit 3 | 1217 Arrott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mayfair Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mayfair is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mayfair?
The cheapest apartment in Mayfair is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Mayfair costs $2,210.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mayfair?
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 18 regular apartments in Mayfair that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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