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property at 1836 N Bouvier St

1836 N Bouvier St

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property at 1834 N 22nd St

1834 N 22nd St

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1923 N Gratz St

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property at 1521 N 17th St

1521 N 17th St

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property at 1524 N 17th St

1524 N 17th St

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property at 1514 N 17th St

1514 N 17th St

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property at 1523 N 17th St

1523 N 17th St

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property at 1532 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

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Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sharswood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sharswood area of Philadelphia, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $700. The Brownstones at Diamond Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable Sharswood apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sharswood, PA

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sharswood area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2350 N Park Ave Model at 2350 N Park Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Sharswood apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sharswood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2350 N Park Ave, Unit 12350 N Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.90
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments2219 N 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.83
1321 N 19th St, Unit C1321 N 19th St2BR,2BA$1.01
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.55
1518 Ridge Ave, Unit 31518 Ridge Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sharswood, Philadelphia, PA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Sharswood, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sharswood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sharswood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sharswood is under $992.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sharswood?

The cheapest apartment in Sharswood is Apartments @ 1220 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Sharswood costs $3,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sharswood?

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 287 regular apartments in Sharswood 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 Sharswood?

Cheap apartments in Sharswood have an average cost of $433 which is $3,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sharswood.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!