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1209 S 58th St, Unit 3E
1209 S 58th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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7053 Paschall Ave, Unit 1
7053 Paschall AvePhiladelphia, PA 19142
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7900 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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780 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm
2127 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
7211-13 Theodore St
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830 S 49th St, Unit 5
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6034 Lindbergh Blvd.
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827 S 48th St, Unit 3Rr
827 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
5434 Whitby Ave
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5847 Willows Ave, Unit 1
5847 Willows AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5847 Willows AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5847 Willows Ave, Unit 3
5847 Willows AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4910 Cedar Ave, Unit 3
4910 Cedar AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
5819 Theodore St
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Anthony Wayne II
1701 S 28th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
623 S 42nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19104
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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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4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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RSS-University Court
4618 Chester AvePhiladelphia, 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
5358 Woodland Ave
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Patton Place
1330 S Patton StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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4203 Chester Ave
4203 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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6406-6420 Dickens AvePhiladelphia, PA 19142
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4107 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
5309 Baltimore Ave
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WADE Flats
5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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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 | $1,466 | $850 | $3,079 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $900 | $2,850 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,025 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,400 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
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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 $695. 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 | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $695 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Boat House III | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
| Spring Village Apartments | a9 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| 6010-6014 Springfield Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $0.41 price per square foot 62 Penn Blvd Model at 62 Penn Blvd, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the 2127 S 65th St Model at 2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Bartram Gardens 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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| 62 Penn Blvd, Unit 1st Floor | 62 Penn Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $0.41 |
| 2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm | 2127 S 65th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 5933 Carpenter St, Unit 1 | 5933 Carpenter St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 700 Pine St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 2706 Federal St, Unit Unit 2 | 2706 Federal St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 4514 Baltimore Ave | 4514 Baltimore Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Large with balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 7053 Paschall Ave, Unit 1 | 7053 Paschall Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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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 $1,050.
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 $2,215.
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 1 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 $367 which is $1,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.
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