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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. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. 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
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1200 Manor ResidenceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Smith School1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,283
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Newbold, PA

As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Newbold area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit C in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Newbold apartment is the 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wharton 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 C1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.64
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
937 Christian St, Unit 2F937 Christian St2BR,1BA$1.85
1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor1522 S 13th St2BR,2BA$1.75
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 1011BR,1BA$1.71
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.04
1308 W Ritner St, Unit 3rd Floor1308 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.60
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B2600 S Mildred St1BR,1BA$1.80

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Newbold, Philadelphia, PA

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Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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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 $1,350.

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 $2,950.

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 212 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 $1,815 which is $1,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Newbold.

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