Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (94 Rentals)

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property at 1917 McClellan St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F
$1,475
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$1,475

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1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F

1714 S 4th StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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2114 Mifflin St, Unit A
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
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2114 Mifflin St, Unit A

2114 Mifflin StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,699

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$1,699

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305 Mifflin St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 2609 S 7th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2609 S 7th St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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property at 521 Cantrell St

$1,875

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$1,875

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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521 Cantrell St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 1910 Pierce St

$1,900

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$1,900

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1910 Pierce St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
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1913 S 20th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1913 S 20th St

1913 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145

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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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Cheapest Available Southeast Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Towers priced from $1,355. 1951 Point Breeze Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Southeast Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3092BR,2BA$1,800
The Enclaves1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,845
AVE ConstitutionA211BR,1BA$2,081
AVE NormandyA11BR,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Philadelphia, PA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Philadelphia area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1715 Hartranft St Model at 1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level in the in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Southeast Philadelphia apartment is the 2114 Mifflin St Model at 2114 Mifflin St, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Grays Ferry 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.
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level1715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
2114 Mifflin St, Unit A2114 Mifflin St2BR,2BA$1.68
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor2222 S 15th St2BR,1BA$2.00
1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F1714 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.84
1114 Snyder Ave1114 Snyder Ave2BR,1BA$2.29
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3082BR,2BA$2.46
AVE ConstitutionA22a1BR,1BA$3.70
610 Moore, Philadelphia, PA 191481 BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.41
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61

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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 $1,355 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 $1,670 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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