
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Powelton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $475 (144 Rentals)


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3 S 44th St, Unit 1

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3601 Spring Garden St, Unit BSMT

Walnut Street

4324 Walnut St, Unit 3Rr

3707 Spring Garden St
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10 N 42nd St, Unit 1R

3829 Hamilton St

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894 N 42nd St

4152 W Girard Ave

4500 Springfield Ave, Unit 3F

44West

4240 W Girard Ave

4216 Westminster Ave

3605 Powelton Ave
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3900 Aspen St, Unit 7

806 N 41st St

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Chestnut Hall

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4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor

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4054 Chestnut St

3858 Haverford Ave, Unit A01
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325 N 40th St

University City Associates

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323 S 46th St, Unit 1F

3809 Spring Garden St, Unit B2

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The Felix

624 N 35th St

3601 Powelton Ave, Unit C

The Ivy

4217 Mantua Ave, Unit A
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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 | $1,596 | $800 | $3,018 |
Powelton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $475 | $4,910 |
| Powelton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $959 | $5,614 |
| Powelton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $849 | $8,425 |
| Powelton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $795 | $4,750 |
| Powelton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,249 | $4,500 |
| Powelton 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,100 | $4,495 |
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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 $1,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powelton?
The cheapest apartment in Powelton is 44West which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Powelton costs $1,845.
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 124 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 $655 which is $1,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton.
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