Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (123 Rentals)

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property at 5936 Haverford Ave

$300 - $1,495

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5936 Haverford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19151
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5424 Market St, Unit 2M
$650
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5424 Market St, Unit 2M

5424 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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5409 Walnut St
$800 - $1,750
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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property at 531 Budd St

$900

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531 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 5040 Walnut St

$900 - $943

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5040 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 5239 Jefferson St

$1,025 - $1,150

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5239 Jefferson St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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property at 5439 Hunter St

$1,100

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5439 Hunter St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mill Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mill Creek area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 44West priced from $1,050. West Lofts Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio LoftsStudio,1BA$1,100
The Hub on Chestnut StreetStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $1.25 price per square foot 28 South 48th St Model at 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Mill Creek apartment is the 5447 Sansom St Model at 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 128 South 48th St3BR,3BA$1.25
5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor5447 Sansom St2BR,1BA$0.87
4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4126 Cambridge st4114 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$1.54
327 N 40th St42BR,1BA$1.48
5409 Walnut St5409 Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.73
5804 Lansdowne Ave, Unit unit B5804 Lansdowne Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor4837 Parrish St2BR,1BA$1.33
4202 Chestnut St, Unit 24202 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.53
894 N 42nd St894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.56
26 N Saint Bernard St26 N Saint Bernard St1BR,1BA$1.92

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Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #101

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Mill Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mill Creek is under $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Mill Creek is 44West which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Mill Creek costs $2,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mill Creek?

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 21 regular apartments in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek?

Cheap apartments in Mill Creek have an average cost of $830 which is $1,920 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek.

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