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1801 S 21st St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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1117 McKean St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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1300 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
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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 Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
Spruce TowerHeritage -08Studio,1BA$1,050
Dickinson LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,283
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,285
The DrakeSFStudio,1BA$1,286

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

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area is the $1.61 price per square foot 618 S 21st St Model at 618 S 21st St, Unit #2 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartment is the 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
618 S 21st St, Unit #2618 S 21st St2BR,2BA$1.61
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
914 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 2F914 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.40
2848 S 11th St, Unit 12848 S 11th St1BR,1.5BA$1.70
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.00
1920 S 10th St, Unit 11920 S 10th St1BR,1BA$2.00
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 11003 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is under $1,286.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard costs $13,660.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?

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 40 regular apartments in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 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/Navy Yard?

Cheap apartments in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard have an average cost of $980 which is $12,680 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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