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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$1,380
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio,1BA$1,460
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 1011BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia West, PA

As of June 11, 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 Model at Beechwood - Cedar Park starting at $1,665 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Belmont 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
Beechwood - Cedar Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.40
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.07
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.13
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 4082BR,2BA$3.01
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.43
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.65
2047 S 19th St, Unit 1B2047 S 19th St1BR,1BA$3.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Philadelphia West

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

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia West, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $8,438. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Philadelphia West ranging from $1,200 to $3,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Philadelphia West ranges from $1,200 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,998.

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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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