Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powelton Village Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (263 Rentals)

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property at 729 N 43rd St

$950 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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729 N 43rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 929 N 40th St

$1,100 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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929 N 40th St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 4087 Lancaster Ave

$1,100 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4087 Lancaster Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 4124 Haverford Ave

$1,169 - $1,720

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4124 Haverford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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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 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $635. 4107 Chester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Powelton Village apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$635
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$985
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
The Sheldrake Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,025
4511-17 Pine Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powelton Village, PA

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powelton Village area is the $1.11 price per square foot 529 N 35th St Model at 529 N 35th St, Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Powelton Village apartment is the 3839 Hamilton St Model at 3839 Hamilton St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 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.
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 33839 Hamilton St4BR,2BA$1.25
4046 Ogden St, Unit C4046 Ogden St3BR,1BA$0.92
601 N 39th St, Unit 2601 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.25
4009 Aspen St, Unit B4009 Aspen St3BR,1.5BA$1.23
4102 Ogden St, Unit B4102 Ogden St3BR,1BA$1.23
759 N Preston St, Unit a759 N Preston St3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Aspen Village Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.29
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
4511-17 Pine Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #41

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,075.

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

The cheapest apartment in Powelton Village is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, 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 108 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 $549 which is $7,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton Village.

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