
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (421 Rentals)


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4134 Chester Ave

4615 Cedar Ave

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1624 S Yewdall St

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5844 Theodore St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor

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830 S 49th St, Unit 5, Unit 5

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5425 Ridgewood St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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2437 S Milan St, Unit Charnat Homes, Unit Charnat Homes

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2104 S 65th St, Unit 2, Unit 2
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4819 Walton Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

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7053 Paschall Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4, Unit 4

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1018 S 55th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1235 S 47th St

1502 S Bailey St

1508 S Dover St

2604 Wilder St

1536 S Napa St
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1420 S 28th St

2907 Gerritt St

1308 S 29th St

4617 Kingsessing Ave

619 S 42nd St

2524 Bonaffon St

620 S 42nd St, Unit 1, Unit 1

919 S 50th St

5313 Willows Ave

7700 Delphi Pl
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8018 Chelwynde Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

4816 Cedar Ave, Unit Unit 3R

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 3E

4910 Cedar Ave, Unit Unit 3

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Furnished Studio-Philadelphia - Airport - Bartram Ave.

1209 S 58th St, Unit Unit 4B

517 S 42nd St, Unit 5

517 S 42nd St, Unit 6

701 S 52nd St, Unit A
Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,541 | $850 | $3,443 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $925 | $2,850 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $975 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,350 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Philadelphia?
There are currently 88 Studio Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia with rent ranges from $850 to $3,443 with an average price of $1,541.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Philadelphia Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia ranges from $925 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,496.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Philadelphia cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Philadelphia range from $975 to $3,625. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,062.
How expensive are Southwest Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Philadelphia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $3,010 - averaging $2,158 for the location.
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