
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Naval Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (212 Rentals)
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The Standard at Philadelphia

Universal Court 1

1606-1608 Locust St

1249 S 21st St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

1354 S Dover St

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131 N Mole St, Unit 2r

3534 Wharton St
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1814 Spruce St

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157 N 21st St, Unit 3R

1333 S Cleveland St, Unit Rear room 2nd floor

1324 Locust St

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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

1501 Locust St Residential

Dickinson Lofts

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Chestnut Hall

Marine Club

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
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2333 Catharine St, Unit 3

The Drake

2127 Tasker St

1702 Point Breeze Ave

2101 Chestnut St, Unit 1614

1635 Passyunk Ave

Roosevelt Apartments

The Metropolitan

2307 Christian Street, Unit 2

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406 S 20th St, Unit 2
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1905 Federal St, Unit 2nd Floor

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

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2028 Moore St, Unit 2

313 S 18th St

The Howell

1224 Tasker St, Unit 1R

1815 Tasker St

1430 South Street

2225 Reed St

3316 Arch St
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1933 Christian St

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1541 Kater St, Unit 2

1536 S 19th St

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Herringbone Lofts

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Lincoln Square

309 S 16th St

2116 Walnut St

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1441 Federal St, Unit Floor 1

Way Rittenhouse
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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 | $1,910 | $647 | $4,250 |
| Naval Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,542 | $812 | $5,035 |
| Naval Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Naval Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $849 | $10,000+ |
| Naval Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $795 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 212 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Naval Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Studio unit found at Chestnut Hall priced from $1,258. Marine Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,261. Here are the most affordable Naval Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hall | The Collegiate | Studio,1BA | $1,258 |
| Marine Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,261 |
| The Newport | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Axis | Single Deluxe | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Metropolitan | STUDIOS2 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Naval Square, PA
As of July 27, 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 3 in the in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Naval Square apartment is the 602 Model at The Chatham starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Belmont 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 3 | 2708 Federal St | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2054 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 | 2054 Ellsworth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 1938 South St, Unit C | 1938 South St | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1215 Tasker St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Way Rittenhouse | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Naval Square?
The cheapest apartment in Naval Square is The Howell which is listed at $1,367, while the average apartment in Naval Square costs $3,397.
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 55 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 $736 which is $2,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Naval Square.
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