
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $925 (51 Rentals)


1209 S 58th St

International City

Hoffman Place Apartments

Total Monthly Price
6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

701 S 52nd St, Unit A

6130 Wheeler St

5847 Willows Ave, Unit Unit 2

Bell Tower Community

1110 S 54th St, Unit Basement
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5847 Willows Ave, Unit Unit 3

5847 Willows Ave, Unit Unit 1

1235 S 47th St, Unit Apt 2F, Unit Apt 2F

Total Monthly Price
2437 S Milan St, Unit Charnat Homes, Unit Charnat Homes

1829 S 58th St

5015 WEST

Anthony Wayne II

Raleigh Apartments

504 S 41st St

Winchester Apartments
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Patton Place

Chester Hall

4203 Chester Ave

6406 - 6420 Dickens Ave

RSS-University Court

The Lexington

Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +

Trinity Apartments

Florence Gardens

Korman Residential
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Chester Lynne Apartments

The Emerson

Larchwood Garden Apartments

Florence Flats

5237 Chester Ave

1908 S 65th St

Chester Plaza

2801 Winton St

Parkview Court

Lansdowne Meadows
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104 Chester Ave

35 N 10th St

Spring Village Apartments

Studevan Apartments

106 N 9th St

909 Springfield Rd

7242 Glenthorne Rd

300 Main St Apartments

Revere Crossing Apartments

Keystone Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,413 | $695 | $3,173 |
Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $925 | $2,850 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $925 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,350 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #102
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Comegys Benjamin B School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Philadelphia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Philadelphia is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Philadelphia?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Southwest Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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