
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spruce Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (106 Rentals)
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208 S 41st St

4324 Walnut St, Unit 3Rr

University City Associates

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4051 Spruce St, Unit 1F

44West

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

The Ivy
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4500 Springfield Ave, Unit 2R

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4419 Osage Ave, Unit 1R

Ludlow 43

The Hub on Chestnut Street

3939 Chestnut Street

The Felix

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236 S 45th St, Unit 2R

4435 Sansom St

Luna on Pine

LVL West
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The Clark

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4014 Spruce St, Unit 2F

4031 Spruce St

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

4220 Baltimore Ave

Uno on Chestnut

3909 Pine St, Unit 2F

The Linden University City

4504 Pine Street

623 S 42nd St
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4402 Pine Street.

Chester Hall

Sherwood Court

Spruce Hall

4027 Locust St

4025 Locust St

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

4403 Pine Street

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333 S 43rd Street

The Lexington

4225 Pine Street

504 S 41st St

The Emerson

RSS-University Court

University City Associates

409 S 42nd St

Gunter Hall

University City Associates
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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 | $1,434 | $955 | $2,225 |
| Spruce Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $800 | $2,900 |
| Spruce Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $1,350 | $3,625 |
| Spruce Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,200 | $3,999 |
| Spruce Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,885 | $2,215 | $3,800 |
| Spruce Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,731 | $4,300 | $5,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 106 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 $695. Walnut Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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 | $695 |
| Walnut Street | SI | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Campus Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Branden | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Campus Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| 3939 Chestnut Street | 702 STUDIO - 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Felix | Studio - Layout A | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spruce Hill, PA
As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spruce Hill area is the $2.27 price per square foot 7 Bed 3 Bath Model at 217-219 S 41st St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $5,850. The second greatest value Spruce Hill apartment is the 6 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at Campus Apartments starting at $5,850 with a $2.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217-219 S 41st St | 7 Bed 3 Bath | 7BR,3BA | $2.27 |
| Campus Apartments | 6 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 6BR,3BA | $2.36 |
| 414 S 41st Street, Unit 1st Floor- A | 414 S 41st Street | 3BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| 318 S 42nd St | 318 S 42nd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Eleanor at Walnut | Full # Bedroom Unit | 3BR,3BA | $2.62 |
| Campus Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 4055 Spruce St | 2A -Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 4031 Locust St | 4031 Locust St | 3BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 4021 Pine St, Unit 1 | 4021 Pine St | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
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 $1,325.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spruce Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Spruce Hill is Walnut Street which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Spruce Hill costs $4,795.
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 22 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 $686 which is $4,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spruce Hill.
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