
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (68 Rentals)
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1534 S 4th St

2136 S Broad St

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

1333 S Cleveland St, Unit Rear room 2nd floor

509 E Snyder Ave

1910 S 15th St

2127 Tasker St

1335 S 8th St

1236 S 10th St, Unit 3
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1900 S 18th St

1635 Passyunk Ave

1917 McClellan St

1236 S 10th St, Unit 2

1224 Tasker St, Unit 1R

1815 Tasker St

2225 Reed St

1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1

1536 S 19th St

1220 S 13th St
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1407-11 Point Breeze Ave

1529 W Porter St

2329 S 15th St

2136 S 15th St

1707 Passyunk Ave

2119 S 13th St

3000 S 16th St

1440 W Porter St

Brush Factory Lofts (LO), Unit 1 Bed

2030 S Percy St, Unit 2
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1814 S 5th St

1913 S 20th St

720-730 Tasker St

The Breeze Building

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Oregon Arms

1912 S 19th St

The Walter George Smith Public School

Juniper Apartments

1438 Snyder Ave
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1526 W Ritner St

2112 S 8th St

1843 S 4th St

2046 S Norwood St

1705 Jackson St

501 Oregon Ave

1501 S 16th St

2219 Wilder St

1420 Point Breeze Ave

1510 S Broad St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $1,000 | $2,728 |
| South Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $1,300 | $3,632 |
| South Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,400 | $3,874 |
| South Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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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 1913 S 20th St priced from $900. Wharton Street Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 S 20th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 1215 Tasker St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,860 |
| 2640 S 6th St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA
As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1853 Hoffman St Model at 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1215 Tasker St starting at $1,860 with a $2.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 | 1853 Hoffman St | 4BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| 1215 Tasker St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Wharton Street Lofts | 1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 1913 S 20th St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| 929 Federal St, Unit 2R | 929 Federal St | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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Best Local Schools in South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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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 $1,825 at Wharton Street Lofts.
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 $1,860 at 1215 Tasker 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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