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5536 Chester Ave, Unit 2F
5536 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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1122 Cobbs Creek PkyPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5536 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
4504 Springfield Ave
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7900 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
4504 Regent St
PhiladelphiaPA19143
5449 Angora Ter, Unit #1
5449 Angora Ter
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4919 Catharine St, Unit 3
4919 Catharine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
723 S 56th St
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780 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4825 Baltimore Ave
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4606 Woodland Ave, Unit 201
4606 Woodland AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm
2127 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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1839 S 56th St, Unit Apt 1
1839 S 56th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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2122 S 60th St, Unit 2
2122 S 60th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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4900 Walton Ave, Unit 2ND FL
4900 Walton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5434 Whitby Ave
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5847 Willows AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
7349 Garman St
PhiladelphiaPA19153
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2536 S Millick St
PhiladelphiaPA19142
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936 S St Bernard St, Unit 3
936 S St Bernard StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5015 Warrington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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3600 Gateway DrPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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2710 Dothan PlzPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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5933 Carpenter StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5037 Springfield Ave
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2607 S 62nd St
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1151 S 52nd St, Unit B
1151 S 52nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
5933 Carpenter St
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6635 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19142
5619 Kingsessing Ave
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6216 Dickens Ave, Unit 1
6216 Dickens AvePhiladelphia, PA 19142
5423 Baltimore Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19143
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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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4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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800 S 55th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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4804 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4207 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Trinity Apartments
1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, 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 | $1,347 | $850 | $2,225 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $875 | $2,750 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,160 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,250 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,307 | $2,215 | $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 |
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| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $695 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| International City | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $960 |
| Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,024 |
| Spring Village Apartments | a2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,049 |
| 4809 Beaumont Ave. | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,070 |
| Cedar Park Home | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,075 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
| 117 Main Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,165 |
| 5416 Baltimore Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2708 Federal St Model at 2708 Federal St, Unit 3 in the Grays Ferry neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 837 S Cecil St in the Belmont neighborhood starting at $1,775 with a $1.37 price per square foot. 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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| 2708 Federal St, Unit 3 | 2708 Federal St | 2BR, 2BA | $1.11 |
| 837 S Cecil St | 4 Beds, 1 Baths | 4BR, 1BA | $1.37 |
| 62 Penn Blvd, Unit 3rd Floor | 62 Penn Blvd | 2BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| 2122 S 60th St, Unit 2 | 2122 S 60th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| 2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm | 2127 S 65th St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 6216 Dickens Ave, Unit 1 | 6216 Dickens Ave | 2BR, 2BA | $1.36 |
| 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.45 |
| 936 S St Bernard St, Unit 3 | 936 S St Bernard St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.44 |
| 4900 Walton Ave, Unit 2ND FL | 4900 Walton Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.39 |
| Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,195.
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 $1,485.
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 25 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 $549 which is $936 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.
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