Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (37 Rentals)

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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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The Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lexington

4207 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Korman Residential
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korman Residential

8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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The Emerson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emerson

4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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504 S 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

504 S 41st St

504 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4107 Chester
Studio Apartments

4107 Chester

4107 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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WADE Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Chester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Flats

800-802 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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1900 S 65th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1900 S 65th St

1900 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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Studevan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Studevan Apartments

1101 Hook RdSharon Hill, PA 19079
Senior Living

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 Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. University Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
Spring Village Apartmentsd221BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.45 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the 2802 Winton Street Model at 2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza 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.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.45
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl2802 Winton Street2BR,2BA$1.35
5715 Beaumont Ave, Unit 2nd floor5715 Beaumont Ave1BR,1BA$1.35
2512 S Robinson St, Unit 12512 S Robinson St2BR,2BA$1.43
1459 S 52nd St, Unit 1459 S. 52nd St Unit B1459 S 52nd St2BR,1BA$1.50
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R1127 S 48th StStudio ,1BA$1.90
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
International CityStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #133

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,299.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $3,500.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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