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7033 Ridge Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19128

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Summit Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Gardens

701 Summit AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128
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492 Roxborough Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

492 Roxborough Ave

492 Roxborough AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128
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BridgeView at Manayunk
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BridgeView at Manayunk

171 Grape StPhiladelphia, PA 19127
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The Ridgemont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridgemont

6712 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128
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The Aster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Aster

4550 Mitchell StPhiladelphia, PA 19128
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

7950 Henry AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128
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Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 Donna Court Apartments priced from $1,145. Ridge Carlton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Upper Roxborough apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Donna Court Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Ridge Carlton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,195
Henry on the Park ApartmentsThe ElmStudio,1BA$1,249
Metropolitan Manayunk Hill1BR1BR,1BA$1,275
The WrightStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,275
Walnut Court ApartmentsUpgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 11BR,1BA$1,325
The Royale06 Layout1BR,1BA$1,345
The View at Manayunk Apartments1 Bedroom Jr1BR,1BA$1,345
Ridgeview Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,365
Domino Lane Apartments1 Bedroom with Private Entrance1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Roxborough, PA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Roxborough area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4536 Mitchell St Model at 4536 Mitchell St, Unit 2 in the in the Roxborough neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Upper Roxborough apartment is the 1 Bedroom w/ Den Model at The Glen at Shawmont Station starting at $1,825 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4536 Mitchell St, Unit 24536 Mitchell St3BR,1BA$1.35
The Glen at Shawmont Station1 Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.75
Cotton Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Loft1BR,2BA$1.61
410 Shurs Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Leverington Court Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
Ridge Court Apartments2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Parker Avenue ApartmentsRenovated One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Metropolitan Roxborough2BR2BR,1BA$1.77
Walnut Court ApartmentsUpgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 11BR,1BA$1.71
Domino Lane Apartments1 Bedroom with Private Entrance1BR,1BA$1.90

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Upper Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Roxborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Roxborough?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Roxborough is at Henry on the Park Apartments listed at $1,249.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Roxborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Roxborough Apartment is $1,145 at Donna Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Roxborough Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Roxborough is starting from $1,415 at Metropolitan Roxborough.

What is the most affordable Upper Roxborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper Roxborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Henry on the Park Apartments and starts from $1,999.

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