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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (60 Rentals)
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5823 Theodore St
5823 Theodore StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Hoffman Place Apartments
1122 Cobbs Creek PkyPhiladelphia, PA 19143
6059 Kingsessing Ave
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2553 Bonaffon St, Unit Apartment 1
2553 Bonaffon StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
1221 S 52nd St
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6249 Reedland St
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$960 - $1,550Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
International City
7900 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
2053 S Cecil St
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4900 Walton Ave, Unit 1ST FL FRONT
4900 Walton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5235 Woodland Ave
5235 Woodland AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
5431 Baltimore Ave
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4715 Springfield Ave
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6118 Washington Ave
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5237 Chester Ave
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1004 S 52nd St
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701 S 52nd St
701 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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780 S 52nd St
780 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2537 S Lloyd St, Unit 1
2537 S Lloyd StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
6435 Chelwynde Ave
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$1,199 - $2,325Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Irvine
780 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
6344 Reedland St
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5337 Baltimore Ave
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2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard
2855 Winton StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
746 S 51st St
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Anthony Wayne II
1701 S 28th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Chester Hall
4205 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Raleigh Apartments
4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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The Willows at Cobbs Creek
800 S 55th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Korman Residential
8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Winchester Apartments
4804 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Gardens
506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Lexington
4207 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Trinity Apartments
1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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The Emerson
4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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504 S 41st St
504 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chester Lynne Apartments
4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4203 Chester Ave
4203 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +
6000 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4107 Chester
4107 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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6406 - 6420 Dickens Ave
6406-6420 Dickens AvePhiladelphia, PA 19142
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WADE Flats
5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Chester Plaza
4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Beechwood - Cedar Park
4607-4609 Cedar AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Larchwood Garden Apartments
2809 S 82nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Florence Flats
800-802 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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1900 S 65th St
1900 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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Patton Place
1330 S Patton StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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4501 Chester Ave
4501 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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$873 - $1,2951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lansdowne Meadows
7284 Radbourne RdUpper Darby, PA 19082
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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 | $1,360 | $850 | $2,279 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $875 | $2,950 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $950 | $3,683 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $1,525 | $3,010 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Chester Lynne Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| 4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA
As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.60 price per square foot Style A Model at Gateway Airport Townhomes in the in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the 238 Penn Blvd Model at 238 Penn Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Gateway Airport Townhomes | Style A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| 238 Penn Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor | 238 Penn Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard | 2855 Winton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2537 S Lloyd St, Unit 1 | 2537 S Lloyd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1018 S 55th St, Unit 2 | 1018 S 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| International City | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 5823 Theodore St | 5823 Theodore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 4900 Walton Ave, Unit 1ST FL FRONT | 4900 Walton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 2553 Bonaffon St, Unit Apartment 1 | 2553 Bonaffon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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 $975.
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 $2,115.
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 9 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 $364 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.
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