Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (250 Rentals)

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Poplar, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Poplar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poplar area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $655. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Poplar apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University w/ a ...4BR,2BA$655
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
The View at Montgomery3BR/2BA - Shared3BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poplar area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Poplar apartment is the 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poplar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1337 N Franklin St, Unit 11337 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.36
Little Greenery2 bedroom/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$0.47
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
1240 Lecount St, Unit A1240 Lecount St2BR,1BA$1.18
1929 N Gratz St, Unit 1929 Unit 11929 N Gratz St4BR,2BA$0.50
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$0.91

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Poplar, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar?

The cheapest apartment in Poplar is Marshall Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Poplar costs $3,300.

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 672 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 $680 which is $2,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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