
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Powelton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $760 (159 Rentals)


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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B

4605 Chester Ave

521 S 42nd St

44West

4147 W Girard Ave

3845 Hamilton St, Unit 1

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4321 Pine St, Unit 3R

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3413-3415 Race St

3828 Cambridge St

4216 Westminster Ave

3900 Aspen St

624 N 35th St

4122 Haverford Ave

4147 W Girard Ave

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4604 Chester Ave

910 N 41st St
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4412 Osage Ave, Unit 3R

University City Associates

3858 Haverford Ave

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Chestnut Hall

929 N 40th St

The Felix

250 S 44th St

3836 W Girard Ave

3836 Haverford Ave

4408 Lancaster Ave
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West Lofts Apartments

4800 Brown St

4300 Chestnut St

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4328 Osage Ave, Unit 2R

3418 Baring St

Fairfax Apartments

Shepherd Lofts

4147 W Girard Ave

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3827 Walnut St, Unit 2F

107 N 35th St
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4241 Locust St

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4028 Locust St

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3945 Baring St, Unit 2nd Floor - B

900 N 41st St

4619 Cedar Ave

LVL West

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

The Hub on Chestnut Street

3945 Lancaster Ave
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Powelton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Powelton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powelton Studio Apartments | $1,806 | $840 | $5,327 |
Powelton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| Powelton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,697 | $1,144 | $9,422 |
| Powelton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,006 | $1,184 | $8,305 |
| Powelton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $1,095 | $3,900 |
| Powelton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,925 | $3,950 |
| Powelton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $4,895 | $5,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powelton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Powelton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powelton is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powelton?
The cheapest apartment in Powelton is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Powelton costs $8,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powelton?
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 394 regular apartments in Powelton 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?
Cheap apartments in Powelton have an average cost of $1,110 which is $7,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton.
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