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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$680
106 N 9th Stsingle family home1BR,1BA$795
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$926
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$975
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of September 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
Gateway Airport TownhomesStyle A3BR,1.5BA$1.60
4927 Catharine St, Unit Apt #14927 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.33
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl2802 Winton Street2BR,2BA$1.35
1127 S 48th St, Unit 3R1127 S 48th St1BR,1BA$1.69
106 N 9th Stsingle family home1BR,1BA$0.99
6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F6038 Baltimore Ave1BR,1BA$1.47
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
5823 Theodore St5823 Theodore St1BR,1BA$1.36
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Philadelphia?

There are currently 268 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $3,683. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Philadelphia ranging from $650 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Philadelphia ranges from $650 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,827.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia range from $1,495 to $3,010, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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