
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Passyunk Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (243 Rentals)
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Universal Court 1

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

635 Dudley St

1839 S 2nd St

1534 S 4th St

Juniper Place

The Claremont

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1629 South St

250 S 13th St
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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

809 S 10th St

2115 S 20th St

1635 Passyunk Ave

1425 Jackson St

1236 S 10th St, Unit 2

1933 Christian St

The Drake

1335 S 8th St

Marine Club
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734 S 9th St

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

1917 McClellan St

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406 S 20th St, Unit 2

514 South Street

The Howell

The Bradford

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1541 Kater St, Unit 2

1601 Jackson St

1607 Catharine St
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1536 S 19th St

1044 South St

Spruce Tower

1430 South Street

OLO

1529 W Porter St

2118 S Broad St

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F

1126 Passyunk Ave
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1168 S 10th St, Unit 3rd floor

1525 Tasker St

309 S 16th St

909 S 21st St

1806 S 19th St, Unit 2nd Floor

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1441 Federal St, Unit Floor 1

616 S 4th St

411 S 11th St

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Lincoln Square

1917 Dudley St
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Passyunk Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Passyunk Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passyunk Square Studio Apartments | $1,776 | $1,075 | $3,165 |
| Passyunk Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $812 | $4,620 |
| Passyunk Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $970 | $5,829 |
| Passyunk Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,980 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Passyunk Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,241 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Passyunk Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Passyunk Square area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Passyunk Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $987 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Lenox Condos | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1155 S 15th St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| The Howell | Layout B | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passyunk Square, PA
As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passyunk Square area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2054 Ellsworth St Model at 2054 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Passyunk Square apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Universal Court 1 starting at $1,387 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passyunk Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2054 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 | 2054 Ellsworth St | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Universal Court 1 | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| 1714 Reed St, Unit A | 1714 Reed St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor | 2222 S 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1938 South St, Unit C | 1938 South St | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1541 Kater St, Unit 2 | 1541 Kater St | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| 1430 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Passyunk Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Passyunk Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Passyunk Square is under $1,367.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Passyunk Square?
The cheapest apartment in Passyunk Square is Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, while the average apartment in Passyunk Square costs $2,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Passyunk Square?
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 11 regular apartments in Passyunk Square 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 Passyunk Square?
Cheap apartments in Passyunk Square have an average cost of $306 which is $1,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Passyunk Square.
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