
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tacony Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Longshore Apartments

5817 Keystone St

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6400 Marsden St, Unit 2, Unit 2

4732 Longshore Ave
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4507 Disston St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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6419 Tulip St, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor

4241 Aldine St, Unit 1

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The Keys
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6700 Keystone St

Keystone Lofts

6105 Torresdale Ave

4015 Devereaux Street

St. Leo's Corner

4507 Disston St
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6706 Torresdale Ave
Tacony, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tacony?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacony Studio Apartments | $1,082 | $830 | $1,300 |
| Tacony 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $895 | $1,985 |
| Tacony 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $1,100 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Tacony Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tacony area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Mayfair Garden Apartments priced from $830. Longshore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Tacony apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| Longshore Apartments | Studio, 1BR | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Cottage Street Apartments | 1BR Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Comly Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Keys | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacony, PA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tacony area is the $0.97 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Tacony apartment is the 4556 Teesdale St Model at 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 1st Flr starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tacony apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr | 5734 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 1st Flr | 4556 Teesdale St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Keys | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Willow Shores | The Cove Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 4507 Disston St, Unit 2 | 4507 Disston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Cottage Street Apartments | 1BR Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Comly Apartments | 2 Br 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| River Villas | 2 BEDROOMS | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Mayfair Garden Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.28 |
| Longshore Apartments | Studio, 1BR | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tacony Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Tacony?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tacony is under $1,885.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tacony?
The cheapest apartment in Tacony is Mayfair Garden Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Tacony costs $1,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tacony?
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 9 regular apartments in Tacony that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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