
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (254 Rentals)
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1434 Willington St, Unit B

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1434 Willington St

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1528 Willington St, Unit A, Unit A

1528 Willington St, Unit A

1434 Willington St, Unit A

1447 N 17th St, Unit A

1447 N 17th St, Unit B

1845 N 17th St

The Antoinette
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The View at Montgomery

2037 N 8th St

1819 W Oxford St

1949 N Gratz St

The Greenery Apartments

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1819 W Oxford St, Unit Unit 1, Unit Unit 1

Girard Court Apartments

Apartments @ 1220

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1508 N 17th St, Unit 1st Floor Front, Unit 1st Floor Front

Marshall Square Apartments
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1719 N Gratz St

559 N 16th St

1811 N 18th St, Unit C

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1912 N 7th St, Unit 1st floor, Unit 1st floor

1839 Master St

Summit House

The Magnet in Fishtown

704 North Terrace

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1861 N Willington St

The Gotham
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1826 N Bouvier St

913 N 15th St

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1611 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 6, Unit 6

Fishtown Flats 1

Umbrella Building

Avenue V

Spring Lofts

The Crown on Leland

1525 W Seybert St

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Montgomery Flats

647 N 16th St, Unit 1

1514 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

1521 N 17th St

1626 N 17th St

Sharswood Crossing

1543 W Thompson St

2024 Ridge Ave

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852 Perkiomen St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Poplar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Studio Apartments | $1,683 | $530 | $7,946 |
| Poplar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $875 | $8,119 |
| Poplar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Poplar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $625 | $5,995 |
| Poplar 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $560 | $3,190 |
| Poplar 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,800 | $3,850 |
| Poplar 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $525 | $4,500 |
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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 $740. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Poplar apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Crossing | One Month Free (1 Bed w/ Office & Storage) | 4BR,2BA | $740 |
| 1515 N. 16th | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $750 |
| The View at Montgomery | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Sharswood Townhouses III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $979 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poplar area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Poplar apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 2 | 1820 w norris st | 4BR,3BA | $1.10 |
| 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 | 1816 W Norris St | 4BR,3BA | $0.95 |
| 954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor | 954 N 8th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1626 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 1 | 1626 Cecil B. Moore Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| 1919 N 5th St, Unit #A | 1919 N 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| Sharswood Townhouses II | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Sharswood Townhouses III | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Temple Crossing | One Month Free (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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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 $979.
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 $2,685.
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 464 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 $503 which is $2,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Poplar.
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