Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (74 Rentals)

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property at 214 N 54th St

214 N 54th St

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property at 929 N 40th St

929 N 40th St

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918 N 48th St

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property at 3962 Parrish St

3962 Parrish St

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property at 5820 Arch St

5820 Arch St

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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 339 N 40th St priced from $895. Madison Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
339 N 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
West Lofts ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $0.39 price per square foot 1628 N 52nd St Model at 1628 N 52nd St, Unit #3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Mill Creek apartment is the 1720 Memorial Ave Model at 1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three starting at $1,399 with a $1.17 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.
1628 N 52nd St, Unit #31628 N 52nd St1BR,1BA$0.39
1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three1720 Memorial Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Aspen Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.24
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.93
721 N 40th St, Unit 2721 N 40th St2BR,2BA$1.74
West Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.96
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor - B23864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.97
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
1220 N 55th St, Unit 11220 N 55th St2BR,1BA$1.83
5712 Arch St, Unit R15712 Arch StStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #81

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 $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Mill Creek is Madison Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Mill Creek costs $2,995.

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 $904 which is $2,091 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!