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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$925
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 06, 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$2.64
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Schuylkill

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Schuylkill?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,500. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Schuylkill ranging from $650 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Schuylkill ranges from $650 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,722.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Schuylkill range from $1,600 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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