
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Roxborough Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,295 (62 Rentals)


221 Wendover St

124 Jamestown St

152 East St

124 Burnside St

4369 Pechin St

4369 Pechin St

147 Pensdale St

4273 Silverwood St

4424 Pechin St
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350 Green Ln

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4409 Main St, Unit Second floor

4522 Baker St

Walnut Court Apartments

Metropolitan Roxborough

4446 Fleming St

511 Gorgas Ln

Metropolitan Manayunk Hill

Domino Lane Apartments

7037 Ridge Ave
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6910 Ridge Ave, Unit A1

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The Azalea

The View at Manayunk Apartments

Henry on the Park Apartments

The Royale

4354 Main St

The Riley

The Wright

The Ridge Apartments
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The Mezzo

Summit Park

Lilac Pointe

362 Monastery Ave

7523 Ridge Ave

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4406 Baker St, Unit 4406 Baker St 1

The Flats at Pechin

Osborne Apartments

448 Krams Ave

Ridge Carlton Apartments
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497 Conarroe St

Ridge Court Apartments

492 Roxborough Ave

Ridgeview Apartments

Rock Hill Apartments

459 Martin St

170 Grape St

BridgeView at Manayunk

The Ridgemont

510 Martin Street
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Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roxborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roxborough Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $1,150 | $2,062 |
Roxborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $1,295 | $2,990 |
| Roxborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,301 | $1,350 | $4,550 |
| Roxborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,899 | $4,220 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roxborough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Roxborough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roxborough is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roxborough?
The cheapest apartment in Roxborough is Ridge Court Apartments which is listed at $1,290, while the average apartment in Roxborough costs $2,311.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roxborough?
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 5 regular apartments in Roxborough 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 Roxborough?
Cheap apartments in Roxborough have an average cost of $166 which is $2,145 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roxborough.
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