
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (123 Rentals)
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117 S 42nd St

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5424 Market St, Unit 2M

24XX S 54th St

1339 N Frazier St, Unit 2

1339 N Frazier St, Unit 2

5506 Walnut St

939 Belmont Ave

614 Pallas St

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5409 Walnut St
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303 NORTH 41ST STREET 1ST FLOOR REAR, Unit 1ST FLOOR

5900 Haverford Ave

218 N 54th St

Brentwood

524 N Preston St

535 Budd St

531 Budd St

5040 Walnut St

1734 N Aberdeen St

145 Farson St, Unit A10
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4225 Otter St, Unit A

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894 N 42nd St

5133 Irving St

5239 Jefferson St

4 N 50th St, Unit 1st Floor

44West

1464 N Wilton St

1612 N 54th St, Unit 1612 n 54th street

129 N 50th St

5504 W Thompson St
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West Lofts Apartments

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC

5138 Ludlow St

5439 Hunter St

4147 W Girard Ave, Unit 3

104 S 51st St

4219 W Girard Ave, Unit C

4028 W Girard Ave

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26 N Saint Bernard St

4147 W Girard Ave, Unit 2
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4149 Lancaster Ave

4034 Baring St

4951 W Thompson St

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319 N Wilton St, Unit 319 N. Wilton Street

5135 Irving St

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4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor

4216 Westminster Ave

4100 Parkside Ave

1217 N 41st St

4250 Lancaster Ave, Unit A
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Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mill Creek?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Studio Apartments | $1,434 | $300 | $1,785 |
| Mill Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $550 | $2,900 |
| Mill Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $875 | $3,073 |
| Mill Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,200 | $3,900 |
| Mill Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,575 | $1,800 | $3,000 |
| Mill Creek 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Hub on Chestnut Street | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 1 | 28 South 48th St | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
| 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor | 5447 Sansom St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4126 Cambridge st | 4114 Cambridge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 327 N 40th St | 4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 5409 Walnut St | 5409 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 5804 Lansdowne Ave, Unit unit B | 5804 Lansdowne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor | 4837 Parrish St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 4202 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 4202 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 894 N 42nd St | 894 N 42nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 26 N Saint Bernard St | 26 N Saint Bernard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMill Creek, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #101
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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