Cheap Homes for Rent in South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 604 Gerritt St

604 Gerritt St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1639 Wolf St

1639 Wolf St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1435 S 7th St

1435 S 7th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 2439 S Camac St

2439 S Camac St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1501 S 16th St priced from $1,350. Smith School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,827. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Smith School2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,827
2640 S 6th St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of June 26, 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 $1,675 with a $1.68 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.
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
2848 S 11th St, Unit 12848 S 11th St1BR,1.5BA$1.68
1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor1522 S 13th St2BR,2BA$1.75
Smith School2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.03
1920 S 10th St, Unit 11920 S 10th St1BR,1BA$2.00
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.13
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 11003 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor2038 S 4th St1BR,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in South Philadelphia?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,950. There are also 117 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Philadelphia ranging from $950 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Philadelphia ranges from $950 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,335.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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