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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. 1537-41 Seybert has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. 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
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
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Poplar area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1428 W Thompson St Model at 1428 W Thompson St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Poplar apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Homes at Chapel Lofts starting at $2,900 with a $1.14 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.
1428 W Thompson St, Unit 11428 W Thompson St3BR,3BA$0.73
The Homes at Chapel Lofts3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.14
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard337 W Girard Ave4BR,2BA$1.14
1929 N 9th St, Unit B1929 N 9th St3BR,2BA$1.00
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
821 Diamond St, Unit 1821 Diamond St2BR,2.5BA$1.17
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar

What type of rentals are currently available in Poplar?

There are currently 1242 Apartments for Rent in Poplar, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $12,329. There are also 439 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Poplar ranging from $549 to $9,206.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Poplar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Poplar ranges from $549 to $9,206 with an average monthly rent of $2,362.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Poplar?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Poplar range from $599 to $10,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $9,206. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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