Cheap Homes for Rent in the Tacony Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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5437 Torresdale Ave

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Tacony, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 $850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Longshore ApartmentsStudio, 1BRStudio,1BA$900
Cottage Street Apartments1BR Garden1BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tacony, PA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tacony area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Tacony apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at The Keys starting at $1,800 with a $2.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.87
The Keys2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.02
Willow ShoresThe Cove Den1BR,1BA$2.48
Cottage Street Apartments1BR Garden1BR,1BA$1.63
River Villas2 BEDROOMS2BR,1BA$2.31
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.31
Longshore ApartmentsStudio, 1BRStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Live like a local! Explore diverse Philly neighborhoods—from trendy Fishtown to historic Cedar Park—with an easy commute to your job. Your expert guide is here.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tacony

What type of rentals are currently available in Tacony?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Tacony, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,015. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tacony ranging from $1,000 to $2,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tacony?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tacony ranges from $1,000 to $2,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,435.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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