Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (111 Rentals)

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property at 5000 Locust St

$760

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5000 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
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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 218 N 54th St

$875

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218 N 54th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5040 Walnut St

$900 - $943

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5040 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 104 S 51st St

$925 - $1,260

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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104 S 51st St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 910 N 41st St

$1,100 - $1,495

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910 N 41st 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 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 FelixStudio - Layout BStudio,1BA$1,250
LVL WestA1aStudio,1BA$1,325
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The ClarkA1Studio,1BA$1,417

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $1.59 price per square foot 5409 Walnut St Model at 5409 Walnut St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Mill Creek apartment is the 510 N 57th St Model at 510 N 57th St starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 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.
5409 Walnut St5409 Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.59
510 N 57th St510 N 57th St1BR,1BA$1.50
Eleanor at WalnutFull # Bedroom Unit3BR,3BA$2.09
4902 Kershaw St, Unit 2nd Floor4902 Kershaw StStudio ,1BA$1.03
894 N 42nd St, Unit 2894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.44
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Haverford Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.87
University City PENN / PENN MEDICINE/DREXELPrivate unit 2BR/1BATH PENTHOUSE2BR,1BA$2.84
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio LoftsStudio ,1BA$2.07
926 Belmont Ave, Unit #2926 Belmont AveStudio ,1BA$2.60

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Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA

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

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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 $1,417.

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 $3,000.

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 20 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 $1,109 which is $1,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mill Creek.

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