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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. The Claremont 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
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Spruce TowerHeritage -07Studio,1BA$1,050
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
The DrakeSGStudio,1BA$1,273
Lincoln SquareResidence - A1Studio,1BA$1,287

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

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1014 S 19th St Model at 1014 S 19th St, Unit A in the in the Market East neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartment is the 2802 Winton Street Model at 2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 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.
1014 S 19th St, Unit A1014 S 19th St3BR,2BA$1.80
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl2802 Winton Street2BR,2BA$1.35
2848 S 11th St, Unit 12848 S 11th St1BR,1.5BA$1.60
706 Christian St, Unit 2706 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.75
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
2713 S Alder St, Unit 2nd Floor2713 S Alder St1BR,1BA$1.51
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1538 S 9th St, Unit 21538 S 9th St1BR,1BA$1.96
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Philadelphia/Navy Yard

What type of rentals are currently available in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?

There are currently 1406 Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, PA with pricing that ranges from $805 to $15,995. There are also 310 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard ranging from $900 to $7,350.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard ranges from $900 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,584.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard range from $1,119 to $15,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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