Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (64 Rentals)

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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 Smith School priced from $1,283. Marine Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,283
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,315
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of June 10, 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 1522 S 13th St Model at 1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 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.
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor1522 S 13th St2BR,2BA$1.75
2848 S 11th St, Unit 12848 S 11th St1BR,1.5BA$1.70
Marine Club1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.26
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.13
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 11003 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B2600 S Mildred St1BR,1BA$1.80

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South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia is under $1,460.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia is 1501 S 16th St which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia costs $4,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in South Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in South Philadelphia have an average cost of $1,208 which is $3,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia.

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