
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $499 (83 Rentals)


1834 N 22nd St

1839 Master St

1933 Cecil B. Moore Ave

1846 Master St

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1514 N 17th St

1526 N 17th St

1914 N 22nd St

905 Diamond St
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1521 N 17th St

1524 N 17th St

1523 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

Sharswood Crossing

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NC Five

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1831 N 22nd St
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1518 N 17th St

1509 Master St

913 N 15th St

1322 N 17th St, Unit 2

1723 Master St

1623 Willington St

2019 N 2nd St

1301 N 6th St

1326 N 17th St
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735 Melon Pl

1611 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 4

1324 N 17th St, Unit 2

1710 N 22nd St

627 W Oxford St

671 Franklin Pl

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719 North Terrace

676 Perth Pl
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732 Melon Pl

673 Franklin Pl

2104 N 8th St, Unit #3

1744 N Marshall St

1704 N 22nd St

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1814 N 16th St

Spring Lofts

1535 N 6th St

1384 Ridge Ave
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Poplar, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Poplar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Studio Apartments | $1,574 | $660 | $3,323 |
| Poplar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $500 | $4,450 |
Poplar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $499 | $9,995 |
| Poplar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $599 | $8,150 |
| Poplar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $799 | $5,530 |
| Poplar 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $650 | $3,995 |
| Poplar 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,491 | $2,400 | $4,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePoplar, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #6
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poplar Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Poplar?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poplar is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar?
The cheapest apartment in Poplar is The View at Montgomery which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Poplar costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poplar?
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 427 regular apartments in Poplar 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 Poplar?
Cheap apartments in Poplar have an average cost of $413 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar.
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