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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 1109 Wallace St

1109 Wallace St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 1141 N Front St

1141 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 2000 N 2nd St

2000 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 1816 N 17th St

1816 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1615 Poplar St

1615 Poplar St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
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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 Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. Temple Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable Poplar apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
1919 Spring Garden Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA

As of July 02, 2025 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
1624 W Stiles St, Unit A1624 W Stiles St3BR,2BA$1.19
1331 N 17th St, Unit 11331 N 17th St2BR,2BA$1.18
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Poplar, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poplar?

The cheapest apartment in Poplar is 1919 Spring Garden Street which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Poplar costs $2,550.

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 726 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 $839 which is $1,711 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.