
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pennsport Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (21 Rentals)
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2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B

633 Dudley St

1534 S 4th St

1122 E Passyunk Ave

1639 S 2nd St
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1126 E Passyunk Ave

1156 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1156 2nd fl

1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1

339 Bainbridge St

1532 S 2nd St
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Way Rittenhouse

1124 E Passyunk Ave

1166 S 11th St

1303 S 6th St

1836 S 2nd St

2323 S Beulah St

827 Reed St, Unit 1st Floor
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1210 S 11th St

Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community
Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Pennsport?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Pennsport Studio Apartments | $1,883 | $1,380 | $2,296 |
Pennsport 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $805 | $3,763 |
Pennsport 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,630 | $1,210 | $8,438 |
Pennsport 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,598 | $2,200 | $8,059 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Pennsport Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Pennsport Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pennsport area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community priced from $1,004. 339 Bainbridge St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable Pennsport apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
2640 S 6th St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2,450 |
The St James | 1 Bed 1 Bath A1W | 1BR,1BA | $2,904 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pennsport, PA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pennsport area is the $4.17 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B5M Model at The St James in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $8,420. The second greatest value Pennsport 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 Pennsport apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The St James | 2 Bed 2 Bath B5M | 2BR,2BA | $4.17 |
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B | 1169 E Passyunk Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1 | 1003 S 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B | 2600 S Mildred St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pennsport Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Pennsport?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pennsport is under $2,904.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pennsport?
The cheapest apartment in Pennsport is Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community which is listed at $1,004, while the average apartment in Pennsport costs $5,590.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pennsport?
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 26 regular apartments in Pennsport 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 Pennsport?
Cheap apartments in Pennsport have an average cost of $2,262 which is $3,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pennsport.
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