
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Newbold Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (134 Rentals)
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Universal Court 1

1535 S 10th St

1124 S 15th St

430 Dickinson St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

The Claremont

1910 S 15th St

1717 S 10th St

1913 S 20th St
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635 Dudley St

2008 S 4th St

813 W Porter St

1622 Point Breeze Ave

2137 S 15th St, Unit 3rd Floor

1300 S 19th St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B

2528 Christian St

1325 S 21st St

1327 Snyder Ave
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Marine Club

2235 Washington Ave

2443 S 7th St

2428 S Broad St

1247 Snyder Ave

918 Pine St

1705 Jackson St

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

730 S 10th St

2426 S 19th St
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1838 S 23rd St

1500 Pine

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2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor

1420 Point Breeze Ave

734 S 9th St

1844 S 23rd St

1701 Federal - Olo

The Bradford

The Howell

1430 South Street
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413 S Broad St

2101 Washington Ave

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1332 S 7th St

1326 Tasker St

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1541 Kater St, Unit 2

1320 S Broad St

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1544 McKean St, Unit 2

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2308 S 15th St, Unit 2nd Floor

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916 S 11th St, Unit 1F

2321 Fitzwater 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 | $1,673 | $700 | $3,444 |
| Newbold 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $812 | $5,141 |
| Newbold 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $970 | $5,221 |
| Newbold 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,565 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Newbold 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,241 | $3,700 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Marine Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| 1242 Point Breeze Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,241 |
| 1500 Pine | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newbold, PA
As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Newbold area is the $1.00 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 $2,200. The second greatest value Newbold apartment is the 1124 S 15th St Model at 1124 S 15th St starting at $2,330 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Market East 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor | 1649 S 17th St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.00 |
| 1124 S 15th St | 1124 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 1525 S Taylor St, Unit Single Family Home | 1525 S Taylor St | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 1727 S Broad St, Unit B. | 1727 S Broad St | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 2333 Catharine St | 2333 Catharine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2019 S Beechwood St, Unit 1 | 2019 S Beechwood St | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1332 S 7th St | 1332 S 7th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $1,299.
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 $5,421.
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 20 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 $240 which is $5,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newbold.
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