Cheap Homes for Rent in Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (44 Rentals)

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property at 5000 Locust St

$760

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$760
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5000 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 4910 Chestnut St

$1,025

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$1,025
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4910 Chestnut St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

4910 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 5239 Jefferson St

$1,025 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5239 Jefferson St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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property at 5122 Arch St

$1,100

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5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5630 Walnut St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5630 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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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 Madison Apartments priced from $899. 44West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Mill Creek apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio LoftsStudio,1BA$1,100
The FelixStudio - Layout AStudio,1BA$1,130
LVL WestA1aStudio,1BA$1,325
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of April 17, 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
University City PENN / PENN MEDICINE/DREXELPrivate unit 2BR/1BATH PENTHOUSE2BR,1BA$2.00
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
5902 Lansdowne Ave, Unit 2nd floor5902 Lansdowne Ave1BR,1BA$1.71
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.86
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio LoftsStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #76

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 Mill Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Mill Creek?

There are currently 375 Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $3,200. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mill Creek ranging from $750 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mill Creek?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mill Creek ranges from $750 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mill Creek?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mill Creek range from $1,200 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,005 to $2,410. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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