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Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powelton Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powelton Village area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $770. Sherwood Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Powelton Village apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$770
Sherwood Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$805
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$925
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$925
Pine Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$950
Hamilton Court4 BR E24BR,2BA$950
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
4600 Spruce Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powelton Village, PA

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powelton Village area is the $0.71 price per square foot 435 N 39th St Model at 435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Powelton Village apartment is the 4823 Walnut St Model at 4823 Walnut St, Unit 02 starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powelton Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor435 N 39th StStudio ,1BA$0.71
4823 Walnut St, Unit 024823 Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.20
University City Associates3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.71
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
3843 Haverford Ave, Unit 13843 Haverford Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
894 N 42nd St, Unit 1st Floor894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.44
926 Belmont Ave, Unit 3926 Belmont Ave2BR,1BA$1.61
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$1.39
University City AssociatesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powelton Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Powelton Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powelton Village is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powelton Village?

The cheapest apartment in Powelton Village is 4600 Spruce Street which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Powelton Village costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powelton Village?

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 111 regular apartments in Powelton Village 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 Powelton Village?

Cheap apartments in Powelton Village have an average cost of $563 which is $7,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton Village.

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

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

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