Cheap Homes for Rent in the Olde City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Olde City area of Philadelphia.

property at 1324 Locust St

$1,125 - $1,395

Studio Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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$1,520

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$1,520

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$1,520

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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676 Perth Pl, Unit B

676 Perth Pl
PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 1110 North St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1110 North St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1010 Arch St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1, 2029

1010 Arch St, Unit #706

1010 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 111 N 9th St

$1,655

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$1,655

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$1,655

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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Cheapest Available Olde City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Marshall Square Apartments priced from $1,000. The Lenox Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Olde City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,300
Papermill Lofts253 #4CStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Olde City apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
The Avenue in Fishtown3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.20
639 N 12th St639 N 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Hudson Liberties2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.14
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL205 N 11th StStudio ,1BA$1.93

Frequently Asked Questions about Olde City

What type of rentals are currently available in Olde City?

There are currently 1185 Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $24,995. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde City ranging from $900 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olde City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olde City ranges from $900 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,114.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Olde City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olde City range from $1,885 to $15,764, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $9,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,070.

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