Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mill Creek Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (57 Rentals)

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property at 4960 Chestnut St

$900

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$900

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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4960 Chestnut St, Unit B

4960 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 16 N Ruby St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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16 N Ruby St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 110 N 51st St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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110 N 51st St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 201 N 59th St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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201 N 59th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 4043 Spring Garden St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4043 Spring Garden St, Unit 2F

4043 Spring Garden St
PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 505 N. 40th street

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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505 N. 40th street, Unit Apt 2

505 N. 40th street
PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 5508 Walnut St

$1,050 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5508 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 509 N Paxon St

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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509 N Paxon St

PhiladelphiaPA19131

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property at 427 N Preston St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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427 N Preston St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 114 S 58th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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114 S 58th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 5122 Folsom St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5122 Folsom St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5166 Funston St

$1,345

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$1,345

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$1,345

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5166 Funston St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 4428 Chestnut St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4428 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 4917 Reno St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4917 Reno 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 1 Bed unit found at Madison Apartments priced from $1,025. 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 ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,025
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
129 S 50th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,095
4054 Chestnut StFurnished 1 Br1BR,1BA$1,275
4156 Leidy Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,295
3939 Chestnut Street702 STUDIO - 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Creek area is the $1.15 price per square foot 516 N Preston St Model at 516 N Preston St, Unit A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
516 N Preston St, Unit A516 N Preston St4BR,2BA$1.15
5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor5447 Sansom St2BR,1BA$0.87
4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4116 Cambridge st4114 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$1.54
5409 Walnut St5409 Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.73
4156 Leidy Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.44
Manor Flats Off SansomPark2BR,2BA$2.20
4202 Chestnut St, Unit 24202 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.53
129 S 50th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.62
894 N 42nd St, Unit 3894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.83
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.86

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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 Mill Creek

What type of rentals are currently available in Mill Creek?

There are currently 392 Apartments for Rent in Mill Creek, PA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $4,000. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mill Creek ranging from $750 to $4,900.

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 $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,911.

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 $3,270, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,690. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,775.

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