
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Roxborough Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,100 (88 Rentals)
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4377 Pechin St

4548 Wilde St

4377 Pechin St

4377 Pechin St

Metropolitan Roxborough

The Ridge Apartments

The Azalea

4522 Baker St

Lilac Pointe
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4522 Baker St, Unit 4522 Baker St

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254 Fountain St, Unit 254 Fountain St, Unit 254 Fountain St

Walnut Court Apartments

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517 Green Ln, Unit #2, Unit #2

410 Shurs Lane

Domino Lane Apartments

Metropolitan Manayunk Hill

6619 Ridge Avenue

The View at Manayunk Apartments

The Riley
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The Royale

6910 Ridge Ave, Unit A1

Andorra Point

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280 Greenough St, Unit A, Unit A

7037 Ridge Ave

Summit Park

5990 Henry Ave

4373 Main St

Industry Lofts

4522 Baker St, Unit B02
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6615 Ridge Avenue

Donna Court Apartments

Trent Manayunk

Henry on the Park Apartments

7523 Ridge Ave

6910 Ridge Ave, Unit B

The Glen at Shawmont Station

The Wright

Cherokee Apartments

The Lofts At Chimney Hill
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4536 Mitchell St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Parkline

Emerald Heights

7105 Ridge Avenue

227 Krams Avenue

The Mezzo

Colonial Village Townhomes

7028 Ridge Ave

The Onyx

The Station at Manayunk
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Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Roxborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Roxborough Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $1,135 | $1,575 |
| Upper Roxborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $1,225 | $3,203 |
| Upper Roxborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $1,495 | $3,614 |
| Upper Roxborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,776 | $1,650 | $4,326 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Roxborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Roxborough area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Ridge Apartments priced from $1,225. Hill House at Chestnut Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Upper Roxborough apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hill House at Chestnut Hill | A1a | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Azalea | 06 Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lilac Pointe | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Metropolitan Roxborough | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Walnut Court Apartments | Upgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Domino Lane Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 6619 Ridge Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The View at Manayunk Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Royale | 08 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Roxborough, PA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Roxborough area is the $1.82 price per square foot Cassetti Townhome Model at Apex Manayunk in the in the Roxborough neighborhood starting from $3,565. The second greatest value Upper Roxborough apartment is the 47 W Highland Ave Model at 47 W Highland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Roxborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Manayunk | Cassetti Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| 47 W Highland Ave, Unit 1 | 47 W Highland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 4536 Mitchell St, Unit 2 | 4536 Mitchell St | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Henry on the Park Apartments | The Palmetto | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| The Glen at Shawmont Station | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 410 Shurs Lane | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Summit Park | 2 Bedroom Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Parker Avenue Apartments | Renovated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Walnut Court Apartments | Upgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Domino Lane Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Private Entrance | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Roxborough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper Roxborough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Roxborough is under $1,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Roxborough?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Roxborough is The Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,225, while the average apartment in Upper Roxborough costs $2,237.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Roxborough?
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 1 regular apartments in Upper Roxborough 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 Upper Roxborough?
Cheap apartments in Upper Roxborough have an average cost of $292 which is $1,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Roxborough.
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