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

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2035 E Allegheny Ave
$700 - $1,150
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2035 E Allegheny Ave

2035 E Allegheny AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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property at 3056 Richmond St

$925 - $1,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

3056 Richmond St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 4627 E Thompson St

$1,125 - $1,595

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4627 E Thompson St

PhiladelphiaPA19137
property at 2230 E Somerset St

$974 - $2,121

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2230 E Somerset St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 2060 E Orleans St

$1,196

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$1,196

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$1,196

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2060 E Orleans St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 861 E Westmoreland St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

861 E Westmoreland St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
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Hagert and York
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$1,230 - $3,355
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Hagert and York

1999 E Boston StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 2054 Ann St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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2054 Ann St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 207 E Cambria St

$1,250

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$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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207 E Cambria St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metal WorksA11BR,1BA$1,090
2636 Belgrade St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,111
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio,1BA$1,160
The Palma04 Layout1BR,1BA$1,205
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1,272
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Frankford Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 22146 E Susquehanna Ave1BR,1BA$1.65
Atlas Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1.53
1950 Clarence St, Unit 2nd Floor1950 Clarence St2BR,1BA$1.03
2359 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 22359 E Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
3400 J st1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
The Palma02 Layout1BR,1BA$1.79
2035 E Allegheny Ave2035 E Allegheny Ave1BR,1BA$1.64
2641 E Clearfield St, Unit 3R2641 E Clearfield StStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

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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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