
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (87 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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6010-6014 Springfield Ave

Cedar Park Home

Larchwood Garden Apartments

Florence Flats

1900 S 65th St

6123 Upland St

2132 S Daggett St

Patton Place
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4501 Chester Ave

6906 Woodland Ave

758 S 52nd St

5556 Wheeler St

5933 Trinity St

5847 Willows Ave

908 S 47th St

5318 Glenmore Ave

6330 Wheeler St
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Lansdowne Meadows

Parkview Court

109 Main St

Spring Village Apartments

308 Main St

37 S MacDade Blvd

121 Main St

222 Lewis Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Forest Creek Apartments
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Studevan Apartments

106 N 9th St

Boat House III

51 S MacDade Blvd

106 N 9th St

Revere Crossing Apartments

700 Pine St

700 Pine St

Keystone Manor Apartments
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Washington Woods
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 | $1,528 | $925 | $2,849 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,416 | $893 | $2,750 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $950 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,500 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $1,600 | $3,450 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Lansdowne Meadows which is listed at $882, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $1,499.
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 6 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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