Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (92 Rentals)

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property at 513 Morris St

$1,300 - $1,720

3 Bedroom Rentals

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513 Morris St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 1900 S 18th St

$1,325

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1900 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1917 McClellan St

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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property at 2119 S 13th St

$1,575

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2119 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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property at 2550 S 6th St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2550 S 6th St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,775

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$1,775
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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 Mifflin St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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property at 1708 Pierce St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1708 Pierce St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
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1827 S 20th St
$1,800 - $2,500
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1827 S 20th St

1827 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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property at 1926 S 7th St

$1,900 - $2,000

3 Bedroom Rentals

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1926 S 7th St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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Southeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 $1,535. 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 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,535
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 4092BR,2BA$1,800
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,030
AVE ConstitutionA211BR,1BA$2,179
2640 S 6th St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,450
AVE NormandyA11BR,1BA$2,573

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Philadelphia, PA

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Philadelphia area is the $1.65 price per square foot 1853 Hoffman St Model at 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Southeast Philadelphia apartment is the C1 Model at AVE Normandy starting at $7,601 with a $5.03 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.
1853 Hoffman St, Unit 11853 Hoffman St4BR,3BA$1.65
AVE NormandyC13BR,2BA$5.03
1715 Hartranft St, Unit #1 Lower Level1715 Hartranft St2BR,1BA$1.29
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 3092BR,2BA$1.86
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
1229 W Porter St, Unit Unit 11229 W Porter St2BR,2BA$2.24
2119 S 16th St, Unit 2nd floor2119 S 16th St2BR,1BA$2.00
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.56
AVE ConstitutionA21a1BR,1BA$4.19
2222 S 15th St, Unit 3rd Floor2222 S 15th StStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,535 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 $1,770 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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