Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Naval Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (162 Rentals)

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property at 1300 S 19th St

$1,241 - $1,629

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1300 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19146

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$1,170 - $2,550

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2100 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 2101 Chestnut St

$1,200 - $2,250

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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 60 N 23rd St

$1,495 - $4,470

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60 N 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1420 Chestnut St

$1,500 - $2,950

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1420 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19102

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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. 1501 Locust St Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,011
The Walter George Smith Public School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,114
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio,1BA$1,195
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,264
Dickinson Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Textile LoftsStudio - Unit 311Studio,1BA$1,295
1500 PineStudioStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Naval Square, PA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Naval Square area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1649 S 17th St Model at 1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Naval Square apartment is the 1124 S 15th St Model at 1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl starting at $1,960 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Market East 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.
1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor1649 S 17th St2BR,2.5BA$1.05
1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl1124 S 15th St1BR,1BA$0.92
2212 Walnut St, Unit A2212 Walnut St2BR,2BA$1.93
1525 South St, Unit 2nd Floor1525 South St2BR,2BA$1.81
Fitler Commons3042BR,1BA$1.60
2315 South St, Unit Apt. 22315 South St3BR,1.5BA$1.83
1702 S 22nd St, Unit #21702 S 22nd St2BR,2BA$2.00
2131 Walnut St1031BR,1BA$1.83
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Naval Square, Philadelphia, PA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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.

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 $1,299.

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 $3,396.

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 324 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 $1,287 which is $2,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Naval Square.

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