Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (10 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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property at 6123 Upland St

$1,225

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$1,225

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6123 Upland St

PhiladelphiaPA19142
property at 6527 Guyer Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6527 Guyer Ave

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. 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
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Woodland starting at $1,761 with a $1.65 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.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
Woodland3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
1018 S 55th St, Unit 21018 S 55th St2BR,1BA$1.53
1301 S 49th St, Unit 11301 S 49th St2BR,1BA$2.93
The Irvine1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.32
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 Southwest Schuylkill

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Schuylkill?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,499. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Schuylkill ranging from $900 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 $900 to $2,875 with an average monthly rent of $1,807.

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 $2,499, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,175 to $2,590. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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