Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (62 Rentals)

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property at 2127 Tasker St

$1,300

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2127 Tasker St

PhiladelphiaPA19112
property at 1900 S 18th St

$1,325

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1900 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1917 McClellan St

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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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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The Breeze Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Building

1501 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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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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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

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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 1 Bed unit found at Wharton Street Lofts priced from $1,795. Wharton Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,875. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wharton Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 041BR,1BA$1,795
Wharton Flats202, 302, 4021BR,1BA$1,875
2640 S 6th St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of May 23, 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 1715 Hartranft St Model at 1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1853 Hoffman St, Unit 11853 Hoffman St4BR,3BA$1.65
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level1715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
1710 Snyder Ave, Unit 21710 Snyder Ave3BR,2BA$1.56
1413 W Ritner St, Unit 11413 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.33
1229 W Porter St, Unit Unit 11229 W Porter St2BR,2BA$2.24
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2509 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.94
2119 S 16th St, Unit 2nd floor2119 S 16th St2BR,1BA$2.00
Wharton Street Lofts1 Bedroom - Floor Plan 071BR,1BA$2.83
Wharton Flats202, 302, 4021BR,1BA$2.92
2222 S 15th St, Unit 3rd Floor2222 S 15th StStudio ,1BA$2.33

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,795 at Wharton Street Lofts.

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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