Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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property at 1900 S 18th St

$1,325

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1900 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1917 McClellan St

$1,350

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1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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1913 S 20th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1913 S 20th St

1913 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145

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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 1913 S 20th St priced from $900. Gateway Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1913 S 20th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,570
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 4092BR,2BA$1,800
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia West, PA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia West area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1413 W Ritner St Model at 1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1 in the in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South Philadelphia West apartment is the 1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 309 Model at 1951 Point Breeze Avenue starting at $1,800 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Grays Ferry 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.
1413 W Ritner St, Unit 11413 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.33
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3092BR,2BA$1.86
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.62
1913 S 20th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia West Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia West Apartment is $1,570 at Gateway Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Philadelphia West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia West is starting from $1,800 at 1951 Point Breeze Avenue.

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