Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poplar Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (243 Rentals)

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1447 N 17th St
$615 - $3,600
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4 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1447 N 17th St

1447 N 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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The View at Montgomery
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$799 - $2,049
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$784 - $2,034
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$799 - $2,049
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

The View at Montgomery

1100 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19122
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901-3 Diamond St
$925 - $1,100
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$925 - $1,100
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

901-3 Diamond St

901-3 Diamond StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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property at 736 North Terrace

$1,099 - $1,399

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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736 North Terrace

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 1401 N 5th St

$1,168 - $2,039

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1401 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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1611 W Montgomery Ave
$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400
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1611 W Montgomery Ave

1611 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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property at 1524 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 8

1524 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1521 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1521 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 501 W Girard Ave

$1,200 - $1,550

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501 W Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 1532 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,300

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1532 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1902 N 17th St

$1,250 - $1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1902 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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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 3 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $750. Temple Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Poplar apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$799
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890
1432 N. Carlisle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poplar area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1447 N 17th St Model at 1447 N 17th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Poplar apartment is the 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave Model at 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave starting at $2,700 with a $0.96 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.
1447 N 17th St1447 N 17th St6BR,6BA$1.17
1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave6BR,2BA$0.96
1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1321 N 19th St, Unit C1321 N 19th St2BR,2BA$1.01
Sharswood Townhouses III3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.81
1626 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 11626 Cecil B. Moore Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$0.99

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Poplar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Poplar is at 1432 N. Carlisle listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Poplar Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Poplar Apartment is $1,000 at Marshall Square Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Poplar Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Poplar is starting from $890 at Sharswood Townhouses II.

What is the most affordable Poplar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Poplar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1515 N. 16th and starts from $750.

Expert Rental Resources

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