
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $625 (146 Rentals)
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2035 E Allegheny Ave

1864 E Cornwall St

1950 Clarence St

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2nd Floor

3345 Frankford Ave

1746 Orthodox St, Unit c

2922 Frankford Ave

3901 Elsinore St

4605 Leiper St
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3115 Kensington Ave, Unit 3

24 E Silver St

3056 Richmond St

5244 Glenloch St

2106 Orthodox St

3259 Potter St

2550 Kensington Ave

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 1st Floor Front

2742 Kensington Ave
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2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 1 Rear

4143 Orchard St

904 E Tioga St, Unit apt 2

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Metal Works

The Mill at York Station

2641 E Clearfield St

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2641 E Clearfield St, Unit 3R

3563 Emerald St

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2359 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2
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2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2031 E Lehigh Ave

Collins Lofts

2728 Ash St

4627 E Thompson St

3047 Frankford Ave

2230 E Somerset St

2950 Kensington Ave

1835 E Boston St, Unit C
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4633 Penn St

1935 E Hazzard St

2060 E Orleans St

4465 Leiper St

861 E Westmoreland St

2427 E Allegheny Ave

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Hagert and York

2054 Ann St

3156 Richmond St

207 E Cambria St
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Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Richmond?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Studio Apartments | $1,336 | $700 | $2,799 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,612 | $625 | $3,553 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,073 | $770 | $9,093 |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $1,453 | $8,400 |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,411 | $1,623 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 146 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Richmond Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richmond area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Metal Works priced from $1,090. 2636 Belgrade St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,111. Here are the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Works | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| 2636 Belgrade St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,111 |
| 3400 J st | Studio with Bedroom Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| The Palma | 04 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| East Tioga Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1,272 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, PA
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Frankford Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,328. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 2146 E Susquehanna Ave Model at 2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2 | 2146 E Susquehanna Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Atlas Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| East Tioga Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1950 Clarence St, Unit 2nd Floor | 1950 Clarence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 2359 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2 | 2359 E Allegheny Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 3400 J st | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Palma | 02 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 2035 E Allegheny Ave | 2035 E Allegheny Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 2641 E Clearfield St, Unit 3R | 2641 E Clearfield St | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Richmond?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Richmond is at 3400 J st listed at $1,160.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Apartment is $1,090 at Metal Works.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richmond Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond is starting from $1,111 at 2636 Belgrade St.
What is the most affordable Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Richmond Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Avenue in Fishtown and starts from $2,199.
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