Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (54 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

Available Aug 31

2311 S Bucknell St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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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

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1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,699

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$1,699

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$1,699

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 Mifflin St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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property at 2609 S 7th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2609 S 7th St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
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

Available Sep 1

521 Cantrell 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 $1,355. 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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Southeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southeast Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Southeast Philadelphia?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Southeast Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $7,601. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southeast Philadelphia ranging from $1,000 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southeast Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southeast Philadelphia ranges from $1,000 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,033.

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