Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (212 Rentals)

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property at 2311 S Bucknell St

$750

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$750
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2311 S Bucknell St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1534 S 4th St

$1,075

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1534 S 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R
$1,100
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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

929 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 1512 S Patton St

$1,250

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$1,250
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1512 S Patton St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1335 S 8th St

$1,300 - $1,500

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1335 S 8th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 2307 Christian Street

$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2307 Christian Street, Unit 2

2307 Christian Street
PhiladelphiaPA19146

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property at 1829 S 22nd St

$1,450

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1829 S 22nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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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. The Lenox Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. 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
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,291
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1155 S 15th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,366

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

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2708 Federal St Model at 2708 Federal St, Unit 3 in the in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 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/Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2708 Federal St, Unit 32708 Federal St2BR,2BA$1.28
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level1715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
1714 Reed St, Unit A1714 Reed St2BR,1BA$1.75
2114 Mifflin St, Unit A2114 Mifflin St2BR,2BA$1.68
2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor2222 S 15th St2BR,1BA$2.00
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
512 Reed St, Unit 3512 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.87
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
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 The Lenox Condos listed at $1,175.

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 $1,495 at 625 S 10th 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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