
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (69 Rentals)
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1864 E Cornwall St

3374 Amber St

3551 Kensington Ave

1919 E Thayer St

3371 Amber St

2538 Amber St

3271 Joyce St

3451 Braddock St

1528 Church St
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1938 E Elkhart St

2230 E Somerset St

2601 E Clearfield St

2536 Amber St

904 E Tioga St

Carl Mackley Houses

904 E Tioga St

3033-47 Ruth St

4605 Leiper St

3355 Frankford Ave
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2111 Orthodox St

The Frankford Grand

Westmoreland Lofts

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The Parkside Fishtown

Collins Lofts

2119 N Front St

2560 Jasper St,

The Mill at York Station

The Bromley Loom House

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2331 N Front St
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4670 James St, Unit 4670 James st unit 3

2600 Ann St

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Hagert and York

2057 E Allegheny Ave

1924 N Front St

4411 Frankford Ave

2308 E Allegheny Ave

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3289 E Thompson St, Unit 1st Floor

131 W Susquehanna Ave

2419 Frankford Ave
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1917-21 E Letterly St

Copper Flats

The Weaver

3458 Frankford Ave

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2717 N Howard St, Unit 1 Bedroom - C

3458 Frankford Ave

2717 N Howard St

2309 E York St

600 E Girard Ave

The Avenue in Fishtown
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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 | $1,310 | $875 | $1,597 |
| Richmond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $750 | $3,164 |
| Richmond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,143 | $825 | $9,500 |
| Richmond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,300 | $4,000 |
| Richmond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,756 | $1,556 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 69 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 Carl Mackley Houses priced from $1,000. The Frankford Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Mackley Houses | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Collins Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,173 |
| 2560 Jasper St, | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Mill at York Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Bromley Loom House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, PA
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2603 E Boston St Model at 2603 E Boston St in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 2706 Bridge St Model at 2706 Bridge St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 E Boston St | 2603 E Boston St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.48 |
| 2706 Bridge St, Unit 2nd floor | 2706 Bridge St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| East Tioga Lofts | Three Bedroom Two Bath Residences | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 2515 Frankford Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2515 Frankford Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 3400 Emerald St, Unit 1st floor | 3400 Emerald St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 3289 E Thompson St, Unit 1st Floor | 3289 E Thompson St | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 3400 Reach St | 3400 Reach St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Brand New Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 2363 Orthodox St, Unit 2FL | 2363 Orthodox St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Carl Mackley Houses | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Richmond?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Richmond is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richmond?
The cheapest apartment in Richmond is Carl Mackley Houses which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Richmond costs $1,997.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richmond?
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 33 regular apartments in Richmond 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 Richmond?
Cheap apartments in Richmond have an average cost of $440 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richmond.
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