Cheap Homes for Rent in Penns Landing Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,100 (24 Rentals)

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property at 790 S Front St

$1,495 - $1,500

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790 S Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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Cheapest Available Penns Landing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penns Landing area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Penns Landing apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The Bradford0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
Old City Apartments124 #402Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penns Landing, PA

As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penns Landing area is the $1.10 price per square foot 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Penns Landing apartment is the 721 Wharton St Model at 721 Wharton St, Unit 3 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penns Landing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
721 Wharton St, Unit 3721 Wharton St3BR,2BA$1.27
302 Dickinson St, Unit #1302 Dickinson St2BR,2BA$1.31
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
816 S 5th St, Unit A816 S 5th St2BR,1.5BA$1.86
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Crafts HouseONE BEDROOM/BI LEVEL1BR,1BA$1.70
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penns Landing

What type of rentals are currently available in Penns Landing?

There are currently 802 Apartments for Rent in Penns Landing, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $29,970. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penns Landing ranging from $1,100 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penns Landing?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penns Landing ranges from $1,100 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,056.

Expert Rental Resources

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