Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (26 Rentals)

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$1,241 - $1,390

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1300 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19146

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The Breeze Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Building

1501 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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720-730 Tasker St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720-730 Tasker St

720-730 Tasker StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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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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1300 S 19th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 S 19th St

1300 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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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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1501 S 16th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1501 S 16th St

1501 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1420 Point Breeze Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 Point Breeze Ave

1420 Point Breeze AvePhiladelphia, PA 19146

South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Walter George Smith Public School priced from $1,114. Wharton Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,785. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Walter George Smith Public School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,114
Wharton Flats203, 205, 303, 305, 403, 4052BR,2BA$1,785
2640 S 6th St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1727 S Broad St Model at 1727 S Broad St, Unit B. in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 1330 S Carlisle St Model at 1330 S Carlisle St, Unit 1 starting at $2,479 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1727 S Broad St, Unit B.1727 S Broad St2BR,2BA$1.56
1330 S Carlisle St, Unit 11330 S Carlisle St2BR,2BA$2.48
1248 Federal St, Unit D1248 Federal St2BR,1.5BA$2.24
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.32
Wharton Flats203, 205, 303, 305, 403, 4052BR,2BA$2.22
2037 S 4th St, Unit 12037 S 4th St1BR,1BA$3.06
2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor2038 S 4th St1BR,1BA$3.06
The Walter George Smith Public School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia is starting from $1,719 at The Walter George Smith Public School.

What is the most affordable South Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2640 S 6th St and starts from $2,450.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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