
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (131 Rentals)


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333 Earp Street

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2209 S 15th St, Unit 3rd floor, Unit 3rd floor

1538 S 9th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1333 S Cleveland St, Unit Rear room 2nd floor, Unit Rear room 2nd floor

1236 S 10th St, Unit Unit 3

Brush Factory Lofts (LO), Unit 1 Bed

1254 S 18th St

1951 S 4th St
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1216 S 11th St

2205 S 20th St

1812 Passyunk Ave

1817 Passyunk Ave

508 Federal St

3000 S 15th St

1721 Mifflin St

813 W Porter St

1334 Passyunk Ave

2443 S 7th St
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1014 E Moyamensing Ave

2700 S 10th St

1418 S 9th St, Unit SI ID1314943P

1247 Snyder Ave

1236 S 10th St

1224 Tasker St

635 Dudley St

2124 S 15th St

2413 S 4th St

1626 S 6th St
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2400 S Hutchinson St

1843 S 4th St

1404 S 2nd St

1927 S 10th St

2000 S Opal St

312 Gerritt St

1165 S 10th St

1525 S 12th St

1432 W Porter St

1331 Snyder Ave
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2316 S Broad St

1434 S 5th St

2428 S Broad St

1402 E Moyamensing Ave

1316 S Broad St

2323 S 7th St

2329 S 12th St

1915 McClellan St

1648 S 16th St

526 Tasker St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $900 | $1,650 |
South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $1,100 | $3,186 |
| South Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,100 | $4,392 |
| South Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,500 | $4,377 |
| South Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Largest Available South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 07 | 688 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
Cheapest Available South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 07 | $1,950 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Philadelphia is at Wharton Street Lofts listed at $1,950.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia is $1,570.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Philadelphia is a 688 square feet unit starting from $1,950 at Wharton Street Lofts.
What is the average size for South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Philadelphia is currently 690 sq ft.
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