Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (54 Rentals)

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3525 Kensington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Kensington Ave

3525 Kensington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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3439 Frankford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3439 Frankford Ave

3439 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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2157 E Lehigh Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2157 E Lehigh Ave

2157 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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East Tioga Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Tioga Lofts

2215 E Tioga StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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Castor Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castor Lofts

3701 Sepviva StPhiladelphia, PA 19137
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2046 E Lehigh Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2046 E Lehigh Ave

2046 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Collins Lofts priced from $1,075. Westmoreland Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Port Richmond apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Hagert and YorkS4-YStudio,1BA$1,300
Corner 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,411
Brand New Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,700
The NobleA11BR,1BA$1,735
Richmond Square2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Richmond, PA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Richmond area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Richmond Square in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Port Richmond apartment is the Two Bedroom Residence Model at Corner 2nd starting at $3,150 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Richmond Square2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.16
Corner 2ndTwo Bedroom Residence2BR,2BA$2.44
Brand New Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.49
2821 Livingston St, Unit 12821 Livingston St2BR,2BA$1.80
2635 E Lehigh Ave, Unit 22635 E Lehigh Ave2BR,1BA$1.81
Dwell 2nd StreetNickle1BR,1BA$3.20
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor2568 Salmon St1BR,1BA$1.71
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Views of FishtownB22BR,2BA$3.17
Collins LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Port Richmond Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Port Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port Richmond is under $1,745.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Port Richmond is Westmoreland Lofts which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Port Richmond costs $4,735.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Richmond?

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 276 regular apartments in Port Richmond 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 Port Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Port Richmond have an average cost of $2,357 which is $2,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Richmond.

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