Cheap Homes for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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property at 136 Chestnut St

$1,675

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$1,675

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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136 Chestnut St, Unit 3F

136 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 111 N 9th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 612 Rodman St

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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612 Rodman St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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. Old City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Papermill Lofts237 #1DStudio,1BA$1,300
Old City Apartments124 #401Studio,1BA$1,450
LotusStudio - Aura (13)Studio,1BA$1,514
The Keystone Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The Victor1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,698

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of July 24, 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 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace Model at Waterfront II starting at $2,360 with a $1.64 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.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
Waterfront II2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace2BR,1BA$1.64
The Mercantile Apartments1F-1G-1H2BR,2BA$2.02
The Victor1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
The School HouseB - Rear West Facing1BR,1BA$2.17
Mariner's Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
The PierreTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.12
732 S 4th St, Unit 3RD732 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.81
The Chocolate Works1 Bed 1 Bath - Loft1BR,1BA$2.52
Papermill Lofts237 #1DStudio ,1BA$2.45

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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 $16,095. There are also 63 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $745 to $10,500.

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 $745 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,099.

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 $1,875 to $16,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $10,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,450.

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