Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (52 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
Student Housing
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The Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lexington

4207 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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Korman Residential
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korman Residential

8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Florence Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Gardens

506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Emerson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emerson

4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chester Lynne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Lynne Apartments

4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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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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4203 Chester Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4203 Chester Ave

4203 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4107 Chester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4107 Chester

4107 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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WADE Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Flats
Studio to 2 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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Patton Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patton Place

1330 S Patton StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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4501 Chester Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4501 Chester Ave

4501 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143

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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. 106 N 9th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. 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
106 N 9th Stsingle family home1BR,1BA$795
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.14 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
Gateway Airport TownhomesStyle A3BR,1.5BA$1.60
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl2802 Winton Street2BR,2BA$1.35
1127 S 48th St, Unit 3R1127 S 48th St1BR,1BA$1.69
106 N 9th Stsingle family home1BR,1BA$0.99
6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F6038 Baltimore Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
5823 Theodore St5823 Theodore St1BR,1BA$1.36
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.74
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #106

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

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3.5
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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 $1,000.

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 $2,100.

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 $351 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.

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