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Chestnut Hall
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3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Powelton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 Alexandria Apartments priced from $695. Springline on 36th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Powelton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexandria Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
Springline on 36thStudioStudio,1BA$895
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$905
44WestStandard Studio1BR,1BA$1,050
Fairfax ApartmentsStudio | Classic JRStudio,1BA$1,080
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio LoftsStudio,1BA$1,100
The Ivy4311 Studio BStudio,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powelton, PA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Powelton area is the $1.20 price per square foot NOC6 Model at 731 N 35th Street Townhomes in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Powelton apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3830 Baring St starting at $1,695 with a $0.84 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 TownhomesNOC63BR,3BA$1.20
3830 Baring St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.84
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
28 South 48th St, Unit Unit 128 South 48th St3BR,3BA$1.25
4114 Cambridge St, Unit 4126 Cambridge st4114 Cambridge St2BR,1BA$1.54
327 N 40th St42BR,1BA$1.48
3830 Baring Street, Unit Unit 23830 Baring Street2BR,1BA$1.70
3836 Spring Garden St3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.70
4202 Chestnut St, Unit 24202 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.53
894 N 42nd St894 N 42nd St2BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powelton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Powelton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Powelton is at Springline on 36th listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Powelton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Powelton Apartment is $980 at Springline on 36th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Powelton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Powelton is starting from $1,395 at 3835-3837 Hamilton St.

What is the most affordable Powelton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Powelton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student Housing - Newly Renovated and starts from $695.

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