
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spruce Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (93 Rentals)
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44West

4419 Ludlow St

223 S 45th St

4203 Walnut St

Campus Apartments

4051 Spruce St, Unit 1F

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The Felix

4241 Locust St

4022 Spruce St, Unit 1 F

4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor

The Hub on Chestnut Street

4240 Chestnut St

1224 S Markoe St

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4216 Baltimore Ave

4504 Pine Street

4402 Pine Street.

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Spruce Hall

4025 Locust St

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333 S 43rd Street

4225 Pine Street

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504 S 41st St

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University City Associates

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105 S 41st Street
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Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spruce Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Hill Studio Apartments | $1,432 | $985 | $2,225 |
| Spruce Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,050 | $2,950 |
| Spruce Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,395 | $3,683 |
| Spruce Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,650 | $3,200 |
| Spruce Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Spruce Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,975 | $5,975 | $5,975 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 93 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Spruce Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Spruce Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Spruce Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $635. University Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Spruce Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $635 |
| University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Sherwood Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| Campus Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 4511-17 Pine Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Felix | Studio - Layout A | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| Ludlow 43 | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spruce Hill, PA
As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spruce Hill area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Campus Apartments in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Spruce Hill apartment is the Full # Bedroom Unit Model at Eleanor at Walnut starting at $2,000 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spruce Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Eleanor at Walnut | Full # Bedroom Unit | 3BR,3BA | $2.09 |
| 4511-17 Pine Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor | 4210 Powelton Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| 4400 Walnut | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Netherlands | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| 4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.32 |
| Ludlow 43 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spruce Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Spruce Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Spruce Hill is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spruce Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Spruce Hill is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Spruce Hill costs $8,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Spruce Hill?
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 68 regular apartments in Spruce Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Spruce Hill?
Cheap apartments in Spruce Hill have an average cost of $899 which is $7,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spruce Hill.
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