Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,595 (8 Rentals)

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property at 111 N 9th St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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property at 934 S 5th St
$1,595
1 Bedroom Rentals
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934 S 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 125 N 4th St
$1,855

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Base Rent$1,855

Total Monthly Price$1,855
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 23
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125 N 4th St, Unit 103

125 N 4th St
PhiladelphiaPA19106

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property at 515 Titan St
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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515 Titan St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
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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 Papermill Lofts priced from $1,300. 514 South Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Papermill Lofts253 #4CStudio,1BA$1,300
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,350
1126 E Passyunk Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1122 E Passyunk Ave starting at $1,695 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
1122 E Passyunk Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.26
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
The Tannery1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.32
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
512 Reed St, Unit 3512 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.87
The Mercantile Apartments2A-3A-4A1BR,1BA$2.67
205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL205 N 11th StStudio ,1BA$1.93
905 Arch St905 Arch St2BR,2BA$2.64
Papermill Lofts253 #4CStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 688 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,152 to $20,905. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $1,595 to $13,075.

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 $1,595 to $13,075 with an average monthly rent of $3,376.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverfront range from $1,900 to $10,466, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $9,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

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