
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $2,000 (118 Rentals)


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3205 Latona St

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1018 S 55th St, Unit 2

2855 Winton St, Unit 2BD Corner Apt With Yard

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808 S 49th St, Unit 3

4814 Cedar Ave

4604 Chester Ave

4814 Cedar Ave

521 S 42nd St

4606 Chester Ave

921 S 48th St
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5432 Springfield Ave

5847 Willows Ave

5427 Angora Terrace

5847 Willows Ave

1147 S 52nd St

1814 S Newkirk St

780 S 52nd St

2105 S Simpson St

5235 Woodland Ave

5847 Willows Ave
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780 S 52nd St

5515 Baltimore Ave

773 S 52nd St

5200 Chester Ave

4912 Baltimore Ave

1004 S 52nd St

4605 Chester Ave

1908 S 65th St

5034 Florence Ave

1016-1018 S 52nd St
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5013 Springfield Ave

5301 Catharine St

1326 S Gross St

4619 Cedar Ave

4216 Baltimore Ave

2730 Island Ave

5431 Baltimore Ave

5222 Catharine St

630 S 51st St

5408 Baltimore 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 | $1,398 | $850 | $2,431 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $935 | $2,950 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $1,100 | $3,683 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,068 | $1,350 | $3,010 |
| Southwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Philadelphia?
There are currently 88 Studio Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia with rent ranges from $850 to $2,431 with an average price of $1,398.
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 $935 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,502.
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 $1,100 to $3,683. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,076.
How expensive are Southwest Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 39 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Philadelphia on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,350 to $3,010 - averaging $2,068 for the location.
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