Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (206 Rentals)

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property at 1145 S 10th St

$1,000 - $1,500

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1145 S 10th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1114 Spruce St

$1,050 - $1,375

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1114 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1324 Locust St

$965 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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2708 Federal St, Unit 2
$1,250
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2708 Federal St, Unit 2

2708 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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2706 Federal St, Unit 2
$1,250
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2706 Federal St, Unit 2

2706 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
$1,295
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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property at 2127 Tasker St

$1,300

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2127 Tasker St

PhiladelphiaPA19112
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916 S 11th St, Unit 2R
$1,325
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916 S 11th St, Unit 2R

916 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 1900 S 18th St

$1,325

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1900 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 734 S 9th St

$1,275 - $1,345

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734 S 9th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) priced from $987. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1242 Point Breeze Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,175
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, PA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1413 W Ritner St Model at 1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1 in the in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Universal Court 1 starting at $1,387 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1413 W Ritner St, Unit 11413 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.33
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.48
2333 Catharine St, Unit 22333 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.60
1109 S 23rd St, Unit 1st floor1109 S 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.75
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3092BR,2BA$1.86
2708 Federal St, Unit Unit 22708 Federal St1BR,1BA$1.32
2706 Federal St, Unit Unit 22706 Federal St1BR,1BA$1.32
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is at Juniper Place listed at $1,075.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartment is $987 at Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is starting from $1,550 at 339 Bainbridge St.

What is the most affordable South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Universal Court 1 and starts from $1,387.

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