Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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1639 Wolf St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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2001 Dorrance St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Oregon Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Arms

2619 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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1705 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Jackson St

1705 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia West area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Beechwood - Cedar Park priced from $1,155. 339 Bainbridge St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,430
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 1011BR,1BA$1,700
The Enclaves2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$2,005
The St James1 Bed 1 Bath A1W1BR,1BA$2,881
Lyndon at The Curtis2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den2BR,3BA$5,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia West, PA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia West area is the $4.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B5M Model at The St James in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $8,354. The second greatest value South Philadelphia West apartment is the 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den Model at Lyndon at The Curtis starting at $5,000 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The St James2 Bed 2 Bath B5M2BR,2BA$4.14
Lyndon at The Curtis2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den2BR,3BA$2.90
Beechwood - Cedar Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 1011BR,1BA$1.71
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.56
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
2047 S 19th St, Unit 1B2047 S 19th St1BR,1BA$3.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #146

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the South Philadelphia West Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia West is under $5,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia West?

The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia West is 339 Bainbridge St which is listed at $1,360, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia West costs $2,897.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia West?

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 22 regular apartments in South Philadelphia West 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 South Philadelphia West?

Cheap apartments in South Philadelphia West have an average cost of $1,501 which is $1,396 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia West.

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