
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (132 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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504 S 41st St

4203 Chester Ave

6406 - 6420 Dickens Ave

6401 Saybrook Avenue

WADE Flats

1333 S 49th St

Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +

Chester Plaza

6010-6014 Springfield Ave
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4809 Beaumont Ave.

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6240 Wheeler St

Florence Flats

1900 S 65th St

6600 Woodland Ave

1219 S 46th St

758 S 52nd St

2132 S Daggett St
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5416 Baltimore Ave

5847 Willows Ave

2629 Earp St

Patton Place

4501 Chester Ave

1119 S 47th

6169 Glenmore Ave

828 S 57th St

5706 Reedland St

5202 Webster St
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7349 Garman St

5323 Malcolm St

908 S 47th St

4107 Chester

5409 Christian St

5318 Glenmore Ave

1503 S Dover St

2042 Cemetery Ave

6132 Glenmore Ave

1318 S Wilton St
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1828 S Alden St

4626 Linmore Ave

1312 S Corlies St

521 S 41st St

1633 S Conestoga St

5211 Litchfield St

922 S 49th St

6302 Reedland St

8037 Lindbergh Blvd.

5335 Willows Ave
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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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There are currently 132 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 $1,195.
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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