Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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property at 4617 Kingsessing Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

6 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

4617 Kingsessing Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143
property at 2524 Bonaffon St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2524 Bonaffon St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

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property at 1908 S 65th St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1908 S 65th St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 700 Pine St

$1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

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700 Pine St

DarbyPA19023
property at 2534 S 61st St

$1,390 - $1,428

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2534 S 61st St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

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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 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Spring Village Apartmentsa9Studio,1BA$1,049
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of May 29, 2026 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 2 Bedroom Model at The Enclaves starting at $2,030 with a $2.14 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$1.14
The Enclaves2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.14
1018 S 55th St, Unit 21018 S 55th St2BR,1BA$1.53
International CityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
6038 Baltimore Ave, Unit 2F6038 Baltimore Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Forest Creek Apartments2 Bedroom Standard with balcony2BR,1BA$1.91
7053 Paschall Ave, Unit 17053 Paschall Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
2104 S 65th St, Unit 22104 S 65th St2BR,1BA$1.83
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 284 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,625. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Philadelphia ranging from $650 to $3,800.

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 $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,531.

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 $1,600 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 $1,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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