Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (83 Rentals)

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property at 5237 Chester Ave

5237 Chester Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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property at 1224 S Markoe St

1224 S Markoe St

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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property at 1330 S Patton St

1330 S Patton St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1018 S 52nd St

1018 S 52nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19143
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Anthony Wayne II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anthony Wayne II

1701 S 28th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Chester Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Hall

4205 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Raleigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raleigh Apartments

4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Gardens

506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $680. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$680
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
Keystone Manor ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1,175
Spring Village Apartmentsf121BR,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.25 price per square foot 5933 Carpenter St Model at 5933 Carpenter St, Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5933 Carpenter St, Unit 15933 Carpenter St2BR,1BA$1.25
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.45
Beechwood - Cedar Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard2855 Winton St2BR,1BA$1.40
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Standard with balcony2BR,1BA$1.91
Keystone Manor ApartmentsModel A1BR,1BA$1.81
International CityStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #115

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $2,625.

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 132 regular apartments in Southwest Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Philadelphia have an average cost of $1,855 which is $770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Written by: Sandy Baker

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