Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (37 Rentals)
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Hoffman Place Apartments

5039 Springfield Ave, Unit 3F

1000-1002 S 52nd St

International City

5211 Greenway Ave
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4500 Springfield Ave
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Lansdowne Meadows

1007-1023 Bullock Ave
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 |
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Southwest Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,338 | $800 | $2,609 |
Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $895 | $2,950 |
Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $995 | $3,683 |
Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,350 | $3,010 |
Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,200 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. University Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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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Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Chester Plaza | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Beechwood - Cedar Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
Spring Village Apartments | d22 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA
As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.45 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 2802 Winton Street Model at 2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza 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 | $1.45 |
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl | 2802 Winton Street | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
5715 Beaumont Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 5715 Beaumont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
2512 S Robinson St, Unit 1 | 2512 S Robinson St | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
1459 S 52nd St, Unit 1459 S. 52nd St Unit B | 1459 S 52nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R | 1127 S 48th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
International City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $3,500.
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 10 regular apartments in Southwest Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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