Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,095 (12 Rentals)

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property at 2201 S Hicks St
$1,100

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Total Monthly Price$1,100
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2201 S Hicks St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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property at 521 Cantrell St
$1,700

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521 Cantrell St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia East Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the South Philadelphia East area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds home found at 1137 W Porter St priced from $2,000. 2148 S Lambert St has the second lowest priced home, which is a 3 Beds rental home currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia East homes for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1137 W Porter St1137 W Porter St3BR, 3BA$2,000
2148 S Lambert St2148 S Lambert St3BR, 1BA$2,200
2321 S Front St2321 S Front St3BR, 3BA$3,000

Best Value Homes for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the South Philadelphia East area is the $0.56 price per square foot 2201 S Hicks St Model at 2201 S Hicks St in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Philadelphia East rental home is the 2321 S Front St Model at 2321 S Front St in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting at $3,000 with a $2.07 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia East homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2201 S Hicks St2201 S Hicks St1BR, 1BA$0.56
2321 S Front St2321 S Front St3BR, 3BA$2.07
1137 W Porter St1137 W Porter St3BR, 3BA$1.49
2148 S Lambert St2148 S Lambert St3BR, 1BA$1.67
2229 S Bucknell St2229 S Bucknell St3BR, 2BA$1.84
521 Cantrell St521 Cantrell St2BR, 1.5BA$1.55
2314 S Colorado St2314 S Colorado St3BR, 1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Philadelphia East

What type of rentals are currently available in South Philadelphia East?

There are currently 80 Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $6,431. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Philadelphia East ranging from $1,095 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Philadelphia East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Philadelphia East ranges from $1,095 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,970.

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