Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1335 S 8th St

$1,300 - $1,500

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1335 S 8th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F
$1,475
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$1,475
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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F

1714 S 4th StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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property at 2127 Tasker St

$1,300 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2127 Tasker 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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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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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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property at 1438 S 13th St

$1,350

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1438 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
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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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1705 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Jackson St

1705 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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1420 Point Breeze Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 Point Breeze Ave

1420 Point Breeze AvePhiladelphia, PA 19146

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South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 191481 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,445
1126 E Passyunk Ave1BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1715 Hartranft St Model at 1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level in the in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 2114 Mifflin St Model at 2114 Mifflin St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Grays Ferry 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.
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level1715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
2114 Mifflin St, Unit A2114 Mifflin St2BR,2BA$1.68
2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor2222 S 15th St2BR,1BA$2.00
1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F1714 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.84
1215 S 13th St, Unit 31215 S 13th St2BR,1BA$2.40
1233 S Broad St, Unit 1R1233 S Broad St1BR,1BA$2.92
610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 191481 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.41
304 Wharton St, Unit 2304 Wharton St1BR,1BA$3.21
1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R1521 S Broad StStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment is $1,445 at 610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 19148.

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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