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1535 S 10th St

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property at 1300 S 19th St

1300 S 19th St

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

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property at 2135 S 15th St

2135 S 15th St

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property at 1117 McKean St

1117 McKean St

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Newbold, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Newbold Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Newbold area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here are the most affordable Newbold apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,114
The HowellLayout B1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newbold, PA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newbold 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 Newbold apartment is the 2218 Ellsworth St Model at 2218 Ellsworth St, Unit 2218 Ellsworth Street starting at $2,200 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Grays Ferry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newbold 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
2218 Ellsworth St, Unit 2218 Ellsworth Street2218 Ellsworth St3BR,2BA$1.22
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
1414 Jackson St, Unit B1414 Jackson St1BR,1BA$1.32
2037 Christian St, Unit 32037 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.26
1414 Snyder Ave, Unit 2nd Floor1414 Snyder Ave2BR,2BA$1.41
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Newbold, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #138

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Newbold Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Newbold?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Newbold is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newbold?

The cheapest apartment in Newbold is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Newbold costs $5,379.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Newbold?

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 56 regular apartments in Newbold 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 Newbold?

Cheap apartments in Newbold have an average cost of $1,619 which is $3,760 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newbold.

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.