Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powelton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (225 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Powelton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powelton area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. University City Associates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Powelton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$955
Lexington ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Ivy4311 Studio BStudio,1BA$1,125
Cedar Park HomeStudioStudio,1BA$1,140
3605 Powelton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
3511 Baring StStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powelton, PA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powelton area is the $1.22 price per square foot NOC5 Model at 731 N 35th Street Townhomes in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Powelton apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3830 Baring St starting at $1,595 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powelton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
731 N 35th Street TownhomesNOC53BR,3BA$1.22
3830 Baring St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.79
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 33839 Hamilton St4BR,2BA$1.25
4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4116 Cambridge st4114 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$1.54
Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.36
3836 Spring Garden St3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.70
3830 Baring Street, Unit Unit 23830 Baring Street2BR,1BA$1.70
Walnut Street2B02BR,2BA$1.42
4202 Chestnut St, Unit 24202 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.53

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Powelton, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,200.

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 $2,550.

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 144 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 $688 which is $1,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton.

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