Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Schuylkill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (30 Rentals)

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830 S 49th St, Unit 5
$1,200
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830 S 49th St, Unit 5

830 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Raleigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raleigh Apartments

4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Chester Lynne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Lynne Apartments

4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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RSS-University Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

RSS-University Court

4618 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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WADE Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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$1,000 - $1,350

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1333 S 49th St

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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Chester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Schuylkill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Schuylkill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. 6010-6014 Springfield Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Southwest Schuylkill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
6010-6014 Springfield Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,050
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Schuylkill area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2127 S 65th St Model at 2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm in the in the Bartram Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southwest Schuylkill apartment is the 1301 S 49th St Model at 1301 S 49th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Schuylkill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2127 S 65th St, Unit 2nd fl-2 bdrm2127 S 65th St2BR,1BA$1.00
1301 S 49th St, Unit 11301 S 49th St2BR,1BA$2.93
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.32
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31
830 S 49th St, Unit 5830 S 49th St1BR,1BA$2.40
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Schuylkill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Schuylkill?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Schuylkill is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Southwest Schuylkill costs $2,325.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Schuylkill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Southwest Schuylkill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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