
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (177 Rentals)


The Irvine

The Linden University City

Bell Tower Community

The Enclaves

Gateway Towers

5015 Warrington Ave

Dickinson Lofts

Hoffman Place Apartments

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1839 S 56th St, Unit Apt 1
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4606 Woodland Ave, Unit 201

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4919 Catharine St, Unit 3

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936 S St Bernard St, Unit 3

5449 Angora Ter, Unit #1

5847 Willows Ave, Unit 1

5536 Chester Ave, Unit 3

5434 Whitby Ave

5423 Baltimore Ave

4825 Baltimore Ave

1333 S 49th St
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1219 S 46th St

758 S 52nd St

5847 Willows Ave

521 S 41st St

8037 Lindbergh Blvd.

5009 Catharine St

1425 S Napa St

6068 Kingsessing Avenue 2

5416 Baltimore Ave

1119 S 47th
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5409 Christian St

Cedar Park

6037 Elmwood Ave

4218 Chester Ave

4925 Catharine St

4813-4815 Chester Ave

649 S 52nd St

940 S 49th St

5220-24 Chester Ave

4705 Chester Ave
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5718 Chester Ave

4818 Chester Ave

4518-4520 Springfield Ave

7627 Este Ave

4517 Chester Ave

1108-1110 S 47th St

4813-4815 Chester Ave

5410 Springfield Ave

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1127 S 48th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,347 | $850 | $2,225 |
Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $875 | $2,750 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,160 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,250 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $2,215 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 177 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Southwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Linden University City and is listed at 885 square feet priced from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden University City | Unit F Duplex | 885 Sq Ft | $2,750 |
| International City | One Bedroom with Den | 870 Sq Ft | $1,140 |
| The Enclaves | 1 Bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $1,740 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 733 Sq Ft | $995 |
| Spring Village Apartments | b8 | 699 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| The Irvine | 1 Bedroom B | 690 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| 4107 Chester | 1BR/1.0BA | 600 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| Gateway Towers | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | 600 Sq Ft | $1,395 |
| 5416 Baltimore Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 595 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
| Bell Tower Community | 1 Bedroom | 533 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Southwest Philadelphia of Philadelphia, PA is the Chester Model starting from $900 at Winchester Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Southwest Philadelphia is currently $1,439. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Apartments | Chester | $900 |
| International City | One Bedroom | $960 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | $1,024 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,100 |
| 5416 Baltimore Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,195 |
| 4107 Chester | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,295 |
| Spring Village Apartments | b8 | $1,299 |
| Gateway Towers | 1 Bedroom Deluxe | $1,395 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Southwest Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Philadelphia is at Winchester Apartments listed at $900.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Southwest Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is $1,439.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Philadelphia is a 885 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at The Linden University City.
What is the average size for Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Southwest Philadelphia is currently 750 sq ft.
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