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property at 1242 S 51st St

1242 S 51st St, Unit 2

1242 S 51st St
PhiladelphiaPA19143

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902 S Yewdall St

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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property at 7122 Clinton Rd

7122 Clinton Rd

Upper DarbyPA19082

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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 Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. Hoffman Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
4107 Chester0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$995
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.45 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 2802 Winton Street Model at 2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl starting at $1,350 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza 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$1.45
2802 Winton Street, Unit 2nd fl2802 Winton Street2BR,2BA$1.35
5715 Beaumont Ave, Unit 2nd floor5715 Beaumont Ave1BR,1BA$1.35
2512 S Robinson St, Unit 12512 S Robinson St2BR,2BA$1.43
1459 S 52nd St, Unit 1459 S. 52nd St Unit B1459 S 52nd St2BR,1BA$1.50
715 S 52nd St, Unit 1715 S 52nd St1BR,1BA$1.10
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R1127 S 48th StStudio ,1BA$1.90
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Philadelphia?

There are currently 279 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,683. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Philadelphia ranging from $650 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,562.

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 $1,350 to $3,010, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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