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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (47 Rentals)
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1122 Cobbs Creek PkyPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2553 Bonaffon St, Unit Apartment 1
2553 Bonaffon StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
1221 S 52nd St
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International City
7900 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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4715 Baltimore Ave
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6118 Washington Ave
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5237 Chester Ave
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Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +
6000 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Lansdowne Meadows
7284 Radbourne RdUpper Darby, PA 19082
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609 Cedar AveYeadon, PA 19050
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826 Guenther AveYeadon, PA 19050
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Spring Village Apartments
601 Poplar StSharon Hill, PA 19079
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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 | $1,285 | $700 | $2,279 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $895 | $2,950 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $950 | $3,683 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,395 | $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 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $635. 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 |
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| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $635 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Chester Lynne Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| Chester Plaza | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the Style A Model at Gateway Airport Townhomes starting at $2,115 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Southwest Philadelphia 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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| 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Gateway Airport Townhomes | Style A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| 238 Penn Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor | 238 Penn Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1018 S 55th St, Unit 1 | 1018 S 55th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 5823 Theodore St | 5823 Theodore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard with balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| International City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
| University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| 2553 Bonaffon St, Unit Apartment 1 | 2553 Bonaffon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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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 $1,025.
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 $1,800.
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 8 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 $266 which is $1,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.
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