Cheap Homes for Rent in Somerton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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Somerton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Somerton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Somerton area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Ashley Court Apartments priced from $1,100. Brookmont Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here are the most affordable Somerton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashley Court ApartmentsRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Brookmont Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 715 sqft1BR,1BA$1,270
Liberty Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Somerton, PA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Somerton area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chalet Village Townhomes in the in the Somerton neighborhood starting from $1,885. The second greatest value Somerton apartment is the Franklin Model at Franklin Square Townhomes starting at $1,495 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Ashton Woodenbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Somerton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chalet Village Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.82
Franklin Square TownhomesFranklin2BR,1BA$1.50
Regency Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Station Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath Townhome2BR,1BA$1.89
St. Laurent ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
Brookshire Trace Townhomes1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.76
Brookmont Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 830 sqft2BR,1BA$1.84
Heatherwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Liberty Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63
Tomlinson Court ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerton

What type of rentals are currently available in Somerton?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Somerton, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $5,339. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Somerton ranging from $1,295 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Somerton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Somerton ranges from $1,295 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,909.

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