Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (7 Rentals)

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136 Chestnut St

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 Studio unit found at The Bradford priced from $1,250. Papermill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Bradford0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Papermill Lofts237 #1IStudio,1BA$1,300
Old City Apartments124 #402Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.77 price per square foot 43 Model at Mariners Court Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 104 Chestnut St Model at 104 Chestnut St, Unit 4 starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 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.
Mariners Court Apartments432BR,1BA$1.77
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
101 Cuthbert St, Unit #3101 Cuthbert St1BR,1BA$1.96
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
The School HouseB - Rear West Facing1BR,1BA$1.91
Crafts HouseONE BEDROOM/BI LEVEL1BR,1.5BA$1.89
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Papermill Lofts121 #2B1BR,1BA$2.02
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
740 E Passyunk Ave, Unit A740 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #51

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 715 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $29,970. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $1,000 to $6,990.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverfront ranges from $1,000 to $6,990 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

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