
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (46 Rentals)
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2136 S Broad St

2713 S Alder St, Unit 2nd Floor

1331 Reed St

1815 Tasker St

1640 Wolf St

2108 S 8th St

2135 S 15th St

606 Reed St

2550 S Bancroft St

1300 S 19th St

1414 Jackson St, Unit B

909 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit 2nd floor

2106 S 8th St

1534 S 4th St

2205 S 20th St

1418 Wolf St

2225 Reed St

1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor

1309 S Warnock St

2001 Dorrance St

1535 S 10th St

1705 Jackson St

1532 S 2nd St

1741 S 19th St

1420 Point Breeze Ave

1640 Jackson St

2016 S Juniper St

1426 W Shunk St

1529 S 5th St

2221 S Broad St
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,256 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $995 | $2,150 |
South Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
South Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $1,200 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Smith School priced from $1,095. 1501 S 16th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Smith School | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
1501 S 16th St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
1331 Juniper | 301, 401, 303, 403, 305, 405 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
2640 S 6th St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 2848 S 11th St Model at 2848 S 11th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B | 1169 E Passyunk Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
2848 S 11th St, Unit 1 | 2848 S 11th St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
1418 Wolf St, Unit 3rd FL | 1418 Wolf St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor | 1529 S 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
2713 S Alder St, Unit 2nd Floor | 2713 S Alder St | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
1538 S 9th St, Unit 2 | 1538 S 9th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
1501 S 16th St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
1331 Juniper | 301, 401, 303, 403, 305, 405 | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Smith School | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
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Best Local Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Key Francis Scott School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Philadelphia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Philadelphia is at Smith School listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment is $1,350 at 1501 S 16th St.
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.
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