Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (114 Rentals)

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905 Arch St
$950 - $2,450
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905 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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$1,575 - $2,900

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PhiladelphiaPA19106
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$1,575 - $2,295

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PhiladelphiaPA19106
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$1,650 - $1,800

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PhiladelphiaPA19147
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$1,750 - $2,000

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PhiladelphiaPA19106

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Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 514 South Street priced from $1,350. The Bradford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,370. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
The Bradford0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,370
Head House Flats0HH1Studio,1BA$1,455
LotusStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Mariners Court Apartments341BR,1BA$1,500
The Block at SoNo30CStudio,1BA$1,550
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1,550
Waterfront IIStudio - fireplaceStudio,1BA$1,595
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.33 price per square foot 744 S. 6th street Model at 744 S. 6th street, Unit 2nd and 3rd in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the Bainbridge 2 Bed with Deck Model at Bainbridge Lofts starting at $2,461 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
744 S. 6th street, Unit 2nd and 3rd744 S. 6th street2BR,2BA$1.33
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge 2 Bed with Deck2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Mariners Court Apartments432BR,1BA$1.77
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.48
Crafts HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
28 S Strawberry St, Unit #228 S Strawberry St1BR,1BA$1.78
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,620.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is 514 South Street which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $6,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 21 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $516 which is $5,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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