Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (67 Rentals)

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property at 214 N 54th St

214 N 54th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 535 Budd St

535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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5310 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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PhiladelphiaPA19131

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property at 615 N 44th St

615 N 44th St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 929 N 40th St

929 N 40th St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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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 Studio unit found at 4138 W Girard Ave priced from $1,000. Madison Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4138 W Girard AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
West Lofts ApartmentsNEW- Studio FlatStudio,1BA$1,115
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,150
Ludlow 43StudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $1.32 price per square foot 4239 Haverford Ave Model at 4239 Haverford Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Mill Creek apartment is the 3 BR 1 BA Model at 4420 Chestnut St starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 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.
4239 Haverford Ave, Unit 24239 Haverford Ave4BR,3BA$1.32
4420 Chestnut St3 BR 1 BA3BR,1BA$1.13
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
5422 Chancellor St, Unit 15422 Chancellor St3BR,1BA$1.68
4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor4837 Parrish St2BR,1BA$1.33
5106 Parkside Ave, Unit 35106 Parkside Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor4210 Powelton Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
32 S 53rd St, Unit Modern PHL Apartment32 S 53rd St2BR,1BA$1.75
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
32 N Saint Bernard St, Unit #332 N Saint Bernard St1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #105

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,200.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mill Creek is Madison Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Mill Creek costs $2,600.

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 47 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 $510 which is $2,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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