Cheap Homes for Rent in the Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $750 (66 Rentals)

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property at 4760 Richmond St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4760 Richmond St, Unit 3RD FL

4760 Richmond St
PhiladelphiaPA19137

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property at 3334 N Front St
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3334 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19140
property at 3462 N Lee St
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3462 N Lee St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2060 E Orleans St
$1,196

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Base Rent$1,196

Total Monthly Price$1,196
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2060 E Orleans St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
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property at 207 E Cambria St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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207 E Cambria St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
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property at 2054 Ann St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2054 Ann St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2308 E Allegheny Ave
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2308 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2

2308 E Allegheny Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2603 E Somerset St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2603 E Somerset St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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. Collins Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Richmond apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metal WorksA11BR,1BA$1,090
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio,1BA$1,160
The Beacon FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
AvantA1Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond, PA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond area is the $1.01 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1817-21 E Venango St. in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Richmond apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Schillers By Ampere starting at $2,195 with a $1.46 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.
1817-21 E Venango St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Schillers By Ampere3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.46
Frankford Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.66
Atlas Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 22146 E Susquehanna Ave1BR,1BA$1.65
2332 Frankford Ave, Unit 32332 Frankford Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1.57
4316 E Wingohocking St, Unit Apt A4316 E Wingohocking St2BR,1BA$1.50
1950 Clarence St, Unit 2nd Floor1950 Clarence St2BR,1BA$1.03
2035 E Allegheny Ave, Unit #22035 E Allegheny Ave1BR,1BA$1.64

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Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond

What type of rentals are currently available in Richmond?

There are currently 411 Apartments for Rent in Richmond, PA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $10,070. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Richmond ranging from $750 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Richmond?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Richmond ranges from $750 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,781.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Richmond?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Richmond range from $1,400 to $8,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,623.

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