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1247 Snyder Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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PhiladelphiaPA19147

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Moyamensing, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Moyamensing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Moyamensing area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. Marine Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,358. Here are the most affordable Moyamensing apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,358
Lincoln SquareStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,366

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moyamensing, PA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Moyamensing area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1124 S 15th St Model at 1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl in the in the Market East neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Moyamensing apartment is the 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Moyamensing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl1124 S 15th St1BR,1BA$0.92
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
721 Wharton St, Unit 3721 Wharton St3BR,2BA$1.27
928 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 3928 E Passyunk Ave2BR,2BA$1.41
1727 S Broad St, Unit B.1727 S Broad St2BR,2BA$1.58
2117 S 4th St, Unit 32117 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.74
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.44
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
808 S 6th St, Unit 2B808 S 6th St1BR,1BA$1.85
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.84

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Moyamensing, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #106

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Moyamensing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Moyamensing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Moyamensing is under $1,366.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Moyamensing?

The cheapest apartment in Moyamensing is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Moyamensing costs $5,429.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Moyamensing?

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 69 regular apartments in Moyamensing 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 Moyamensing?

Cheap apartments in Moyamensing have an average cost of $2,343 which is $3,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moyamensing.

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