
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Spruce Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (104 Rentals)
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14 N 42nd St

University City Associates

208 S 41st St

4312 Walnut St, Unit 3Rr

4332 Pine St

4617 Kingsessing Ave

44West

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4111 Pine St

4241 Locust St, Unit 88B

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The Clark

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4321 Pine St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

1235 S 47th St

328 S 43rd St, Unit 1Rr

The Ivy

The Felix

Ludlow 43

The Hub on Chestnut Street
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4055 Spruce St

LVL West

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4202 Chestnut St, Unit 2, Unit 2

3939 Chestnut Street

4213 Chester Avenue — Modern Living in the Heart of University City

4217 Chestnut St

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

Luna on Pine

4241 Locust St, Unit 135B

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4028 Locust St
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112 S 43rd St, Unit 1, Unit 1

4504 Pine Street

623 S 42nd St

4402 Pine Street.

Chester Hall

Sherwood Court

Spruce Hall

Walnut Street

4027 Locust St

4025 Locust St
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4403 Pine Street

Florence Gardens

333 S 43rd Street

The Lexington

4225 Pine Street

The Emerson

504 S 41st St

RSS-University Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spruce Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Hill Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $905 | $2,200 |
| Spruce Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $550 | $2,900 |
| Spruce Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,582 | $1,350 | $3,680 |
| Spruce Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,650 | $4,115 |
| Spruce Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,943 | $1,875 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 104 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. RSS-University Court 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 | $695 |
| RSS-University Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| 44West | Standard Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Renovated JR | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Clark | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,208 |
| The Felix | Studio - Layout B | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| SOLO on Chestnut - 4233 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,420 |
| LVL West | A1a | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spruce Hill, PA
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spruce Hill area is the $1.95 price per square foot Modern 3 BDRM 2 BA Model at 4228 Spruce St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,950. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4228 Spruce St | Modern 3 BDRM 2 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Eleanor at Walnut | Full # Bedroom Unit | 3BR,3BA | $2.09 |
| 4210 Chestnut St | 4210 Chestnut St | 3BR,3BA | $2.53 |
| 4042 Chestnut St | 4042 Chestnut St | 3BR,3BA | $2.68 |
| The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease) | 2 x 2 Standard | 2BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| The Hub on Chestnut Street | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Luna on Pine | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| 4014 Spruce St | 4014 Spruce St | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| The Clark | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
| University City Associates | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Spruce Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Spruce Hill is 44West which is listed at $1,050, 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 14 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 $774 which is $7,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Spruce Hill.
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