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1321 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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Passyunk Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 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 Passyunk Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,011
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The Walter George Smith Public School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,114
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Passyunk Square, PA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Passyunk Square area is the $1.05 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 $2,300. The second greatest value Passyunk Square apartment is the 1124 S 15th St Model at 1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl starting at $1,960 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Market East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Passyunk Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1649 S 17th St, Unit 2nd-3rd floor1649 S 17th St2BR,2.5BA$1.05
1124 S 15th St, Unit 1st Fl1124 S 15th St1BR,1BA$0.92
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
302 Dickinson St, Unit #1302 Dickinson St2BR,2BA$1.31
Fitler Commons3042BR,1BA$1.60
1727 S Broad St, Unit B.1727 S Broad St2BR,2BA$1.54
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.32
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,185.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Passyunk Square?

The cheapest apartment in Passyunk Square is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Passyunk Square costs $7,200.

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 113 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 $3,215 which is $3,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Passyunk Square.

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