
Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Riverfront area of Philadelphia.


1444 S 7th St

120 Chestnut St

120 Chestnut St

1435 S 7th St

538 Federal St
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50 S 2nd St

111 N 9th St, Unit 203

136 N Bread St

116 N 9th St, Unit 2F

785 S 2nd St
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105 S 2nd St

250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Unit 208

12 S Letitia St, Unit 204

783 S 3rd St

241 S 6th St, Unit 209
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315 Arch St

1024 Race St

336 Lombard St
Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,784 | $1,400 | $7,350 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,339 | $1,980 | $4,450 |
Riverfront 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,587 | $3,450 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 339 Bainbridge St priced from $1,360. Franklin House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,412. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Franklin House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,412 |
Papermill Lofts | 236 #2A | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Old City Apartments | 118 #304 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,472 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.93 price per square foot 1F-1G-1H Model at The Mercantile Apartments in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,676. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 532 Carpenter St Model at 532 Carpenter St, Unit 1st. Floor starting at $1,625 with a $1.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Mercantile Apartments | 1F-1G-1H | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
532 Carpenter St, Unit 1st. Floor | 532 Carpenter St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
706 Christian St, Unit 2 | 706 Christian St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
925 S 9th St, Unit Apt 3 | 925 S 9th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1010 Arch St, Unit 511 | 1010 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Mariners Court Apartments | 08 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
239 Christian St, Unit 1 | 239 Christian St | 3BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Waterfront II | Studio - fireplace | Studio ,1BA | $2.09 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
1010 Race St, Unit 6G | 1010 Race St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront
What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?
There are currently 709 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $29,970. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $900 to $7,350.
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 $900 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,907.
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