
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Naval Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (209 Rentals)
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The Standard at Philadelphia

Universal Court 1

1606-1608 Locust St

264 S 16th St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

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157 N 21st St, Unit 3R

1324 Locust St

515 S 16th St
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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

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Chestnut Hall

1501 Locust St Residential

Marine Club

Roosevelt Apartments

1512 S Patton St

1147 S 26th St, Unit B

1702 Point Breeze Ave

2307 Christian Street, Unit 2
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The Howell

1430 South Street

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Lincoln Square

OLO

Herringbone Lofts

Dickinson Lofts

909 S 21st St

2004 Tasker St

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1220 S 13th St

1525 Tasker St

The Metropolitan

309 S 16th St

2006 Chestnut St

2101 Chestnut St

2356 Gerritt St, Unit 3

2220 Spruce St

The Chatham

The Ranstead
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

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1909 Chestnut St, Unit 4

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Quaker Court

The Arch

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The Sterling Apartment Homes

1441 Point Breeze Ave

2217 Reed St

2131 Walnut St
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Naval Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Naval Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Square Studio Apartments | $1,886 | $647 | $2,889 |
| Naval Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $812 | $5,285 |
| Naval Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,498 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Naval Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,788 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Naval Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $795 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Naval Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Naval Square area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Hamilton Court priced from $795. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Naval Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Court | 4 BR F | 4BR,1BA | $795 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| Chestnut Hall | The Collegiate | Studio,1BA | $1,134 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Marine Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Ronan Flats | A3 | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Naval Square, PA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Naval Square area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2708 Federal St Model at 2708 Federal St, Unit Unit 3 in the in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Naval Square apartment is the 1818 Federal St Model at 1818 Federal St, Unit B starting at $2,595 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Naval Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2708 Federal St, Unit Unit 3 | 2708 Federal St | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 1818 Federal St, Unit B | 1818 Federal St | 4BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1300 S 24th St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Hamilton Court | 2 BR K4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1714 Reed St, Unit A | 1714 Reed St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 160 N 21st St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Naval Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Naval Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Naval Square is under $1,288.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Naval Square?
The cheapest apartment in Naval Square is 1501 Locust St Residential which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Naval Square costs $2,306.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Naval Square?
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 90 regular apartments in Naval Square 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 Naval Square?
Cheap apartments in Naval Square have an average cost of $766 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Naval Square.
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