
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newbold Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (171 Rentals)
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744 S 9th St

Universal Court 1

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

The Claremont

2136 S Broad St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

927 Pine St
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920 Passyunk Ave

1333 S Cleveland St, Unit Rear room 2nd floor

826 Washington Ave

1013 S 12th St

509 E Snyder Ave

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1322 Dickinson St, Unit Apartment C

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1910 S 15th St

2127 Tasker St

1236 S 10th St, Unit 3
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1900 S 18th St

734 S 9th St

1635 Passyunk Ave

1917 McClellan St

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

915 Washington Ave

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764 S 6th St, Unit 3rd Floor Unit

2307 Christian Street, Unit 2

The Howell

1224 Tasker St, Unit 1R
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1236 S 10th St, Unit 2

1601 Jackson St

1430 South Street

Graduate Pointe

2225 Reed St

OLO

1933 Christian St

1536 S 19th St

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1541 Kater St, Unit 2

1815 Tasker St
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1407-11 Point Breeze Ave

1905 Federal St, Unit 2nd Floor

The Bradford

1529 W Porter St

2211 South St

2329 S 15th St

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2054 Ellsworth St

1702 Point Breeze Ave

1709 Snyder Ave

2136 S 15th St
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Newbold, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Newbold?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Studio Apartments | $1,787 | $1,075 | $2,893 |
| Newbold 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $812 | $4,935 |
| Newbold 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $970 | $5,746 |
| Newbold 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,586 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Newbold 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,762 | $1,241 | $7,750 |
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Cheapest Available Newbold Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Newbold area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1913 S 20th St priced from $900. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 S 20th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Howell | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,387 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Graduate Pointe | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newbold, PA
As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newbold area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1853 Hoffman St Model at 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Newbold apartment is the 1643 Fitzwater St Model at 1643 Fitzwater St, Unit A starting at $3,100 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Newbold apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 | 1853 Hoffman St | 4BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| 1643 Fitzwater St, Unit A | 1643 Fitzwater St | 4BR,3BA | $2.07 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 2333 Catharine St, Unit 2 | 2333 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1951 Point Breeze Avenue | 1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 309 | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 2054 Ellsworth St | 2054 Ellsworth St | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 1913 S 20th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNewbold, Philadelphia, PA
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Newbold?
The cheapest apartment in Newbold is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Newbold costs $3,686.
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 4 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 $140 which is $3,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newbold.
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