Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Schuylkill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $840 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1333 S 49th St

$1,000 - $1,350

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1333 S 49th St

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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$1,075

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6123 Upland St

PhiladelphiaPA19142

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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. Woodland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here are the most affordable Southwest Schuylkill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Woodland2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,494
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of August 21, 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 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.45
Cedar Park2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
Brand New Luxury Apartments West Philly2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.96
The Grove2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
Woodland2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.01
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.32
Harmony2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
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 102 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $3,450. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Schuylkill ranging from $840 to $2,875.

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 $840 to $2,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,604.

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 $1,500 to $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,075 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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