Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Naval Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (157 Rentals)

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property at 1330 S Patton St

1330 S Patton St

PhiladelphiaPA19146

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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property at 1300 S 19th St

1300 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 2100 Walnut St

2100 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2101 Chestnut St

2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 2311 Spruce St

2311 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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Naval Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Naval Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Naval Square area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Naval Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio,1BA$1,075
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,114
Fitler Commonslower one bed1BR,1BA$1,175
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,204
The DrakeSKStudio,1BA$1,210
The HowellLayout GStudio,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Naval Square, PA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Naval Square area is the $1.51 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Naval Square apartment is the 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 starting at $2,150 with a $1.19 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.51
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
778 S Harshaw St, Unit 2778 S Harshaw St2BR,1.5BA$1.22
529 S 17th St, Unit B529 S 17th St2BR,1BA$1.43
1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. 1 Bed 1 Ba1629 South St1BR,1BA$1.30
1713 S Ringgold St1713 S Ringgold St3BR,1.5BA$1.70
2333 Catharine St, Unit 42333 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.80
2037 Christian St, Unit 32037 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.26
745 S 16th St, Unit 2nd floor745 S 16th St1BR,1BA$1.91
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Naval Square, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #25

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Naval Square Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

99 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Naval Square?

The cheapest apartment in Naval Square is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Naval Square costs $3,525.

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 220 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 $1,155 which is $2,370 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Naval Square.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.