Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (37 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,300

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635 Dudley St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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1822 S 20th St, Unit 1
$1,600
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$1,600
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1822 S 20th St, Unit 1

1822 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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1821 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 2nd Floor
$1,600
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$1,600
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 1

1821 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

1821 E Passyunk AvePhiladelphia, PA 19148
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720-730 Tasker St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

720-730 Tasker St

720-730 Tasker StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Oregon Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Arms

2619 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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1705 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Jackson St

1705 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Brush Factory Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brush Factory Lofts

1201 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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Southeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,480
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3032BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Philadelphia, PA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Philadelphia area is the $1.31 price per square foot 302 Dickinson St Model at 302 Dickinson St, Unit #1 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Southeast Philadelphia apartment is the 2503 S 2nd St Model at 2503 S 2nd St starting at $2,200 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
302 Dickinson St, Unit #1302 Dickinson St2BR,2BA$1.31
2503 S 2nd St2503 S 2nd St3BR,2.5BA$1.69
1727 S Broad St, Unit B.1727 S Broad St2BR,2BA$1.58
2019 S Beechwood St, Unit 12019 S Beechwood St2BR,2BA$1.65
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.20
1822 S 20th St, Unit 11822 S 20th St2BR,1BA$1.68
1306 Tasker St, Unit Walk to Passyunk Square1306 Tasker St2BR,1BA$2.00
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.32
2619 McKean St, Unit 2619 Mckean st unit Back2619 McKean St1BR,1BA$1.94
1648 S 16th St, Unit 21648 S 16th St2BR,1BA$2.13

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Southeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Philadelphia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Philadelphia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Philadelphia Apartment is $1,480 at Gateway Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Philadelphia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Philadelphia is starting from $1,565 at Gateway Towers.

What is the most affordable Southeast Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2640 S 6th St and starts from $2,450.

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