
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Moyamensing Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (55 Rentals)
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Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

1532 S 2nd St

806 E Passyunk Ave

1410 E Moyamensing Ave

841 S 3rd St

2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl

1003 S 6th St

423 Snyder Ave

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1247 Snyder Ave

1528 S 10th St

1338 Passyunk Ave

1207 Federal St

2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor

2037 S 4th St, Unit 1

635 Dudley St

1325 W Porter St

2443 S 7th St

1439 Federal St
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1523 S 10th St

1800 S 8th St, Unit 2

1221 Snyder Ave

1344 Ellsworth St

1014 E Moyamensing Ave

1010 S 11th St

One Thousand One

Wharton Flats

1318 S Broad St

1418 S 9th St
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336 Fitzwater St, Unit 1

917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2

1418 S 9th St

1331 Juniper

1701 S 4th St

2024 S 12th St

507 Christian St

302 Dickinson St

302 Dickinson St, Unit #1
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1124 S 15th St

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1200 Manor Residence

1155 S 15th St

Federal Flats

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Moyamensing, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Moyamensing?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moyamensing Studio Apartments | $1,971 | $1,100 | $4,020 |
| Moyamensing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $987 | $4,079 |
| Moyamensing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,099 | $1,125 | $6,645 |
| Moyamensing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,238 | $2,150 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,216. Here are the most affordable Moyamensing apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| Marine Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
| One Thousand One | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
| Copper Boulevard | 203-603 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Moyamensing, PA
As of January 21, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl | 1124 S 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 | 917 Ellsworth St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 302 Dickinson St, Unit #1 | 302 Dickinson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 1727 S Broad St, Unit B. | 1727 S Broad St | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Copper Boulevard | 507-607 2F | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
| 2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl | 2135 S 5th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Wharton Flats | 203, 205, 303, 305, 403, 405 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 336 Fitzwater St, Unit 1 | 336 Fitzwater St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Marine Club | Jr. 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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 $1,775.
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 $5,438.
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 73 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 $2,393 which is $3,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Moyamensing.
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