Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Schuylkill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (20 Rentals)

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1242 S 51st St, Unit 2

1242 S 51st St
PhiladelphiaPA19143
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Raleigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raleigh Apartments

4807 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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Chester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, 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. University Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Schuylkill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000
The IrvineStudio AStudio,1BA$1,199
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill apartment is the 2512 S Robinson St Model at 2512 S Robinson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Bartram Gardens 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.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.45
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
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R1127 S 48th StStudio ,1BA$1.90
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
The IrvineStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.79
4606 Woodland Ave, Unit 1024606 Woodland AveStudio ,1BA$2.43
Chester PlazastudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Schuylkill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Schuylkill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Schuylkill is at Winchester Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment is $900 at Winchester Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Schuylkill is starting from $1,200 at Winchester Apartments.

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