Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Hoffman Place Apartments

5408 Baltimore Ave

International City

Beechwood - Cedar Park
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6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F

5914 Belmar Ter

Gateway Towers

The Irvine

4529 Springfield Ave, Unit 2F

2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard
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Parkview Court

Lansdowne Meadows

Revere Crossing Apartments
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1007-1023 Bullock Ave

445 Croyden Rd

301 S 4th St
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 | $1,290 | $800 | $2,300 |
Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $795 | $2,950 |
Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,100 | $3,683 |
Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,495 | $3,010 |
Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 52 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
106 N 9th St | single family home | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Chester Plaza | studio | Studio,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 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 | $1.14 |
Gateway Airport Townhomes | Style A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl | 2802 Winton Street | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
1127 S 48th St, Unit 3R | 1127 S 48th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
106 N 9th St | single family home | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F | 6038 Baltimore Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
5823 Theodore St | 5823 Theodore St | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Lansdowne Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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 $1,000.
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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