
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (67 Rentals)


International City

Hoffman Place Apartments

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830 S 49th St, Unit 5

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2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm

5901 Christian St

4500 Springfield Ave, Unit 2R

1209 S 58th St, Unit 4B

4617 Cedar Ave

6249 Reedland St
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5301 Catharine St

1620 S 56th St

6034 Lindbergh Blvd.

7211-13 Theodore St

5431 Baltimore Ave

1902 S 65th St

5448 Springfield Ave

5536 Chester Ave

6501 Guyer Ave

7242 Elmwood Ave
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1630 S Frazier St

2033 S 57th St

5237 Chester Ave

5309 Baltimore Ave

5323 Angora Terrace

1333 S 49th St

5358 Woodland Ave

623 S 42nd St

6068 Kingsessing Avenue 2

6010-6014 Springfield Ave
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4501 Chester Ave

Cedar Park Home

1900 S 65th St

Florence Flats

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Chester Plaza

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WADE Flats

4107 Chester

6406 - 6420 Dickens Ave
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4203 Chester Ave

Patton Place

RSS-University Court

The Emerson

504 S 41st St

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Florence Gardens

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,484 | $925 | $3,079 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $900 | $2,850 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,025 | $3,625 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,400 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #114
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Philadelphia?
There are currently 89 Studio Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia with rent ranges from $925 to $3,079 with an average price of $1,484.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Philadelphia Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia ranges from $900 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,445.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Philadelphia cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Philadelphia range from $1,025 to $3,625. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,045.
How expensive are Southwest Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Philadelphia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,400 to $3,010 - averaging $2,285 for the location.
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