Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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230 S 46th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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4529 Spruce Street
Studio Apartments

4529 Spruce Street

4529 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4600 Spruce Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4600 Spruce Street

4600-4604 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4642 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4642 Spruce St

4642 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4950 Pine Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4950 Pine Street

4950-4958 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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The Madison
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

216 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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The Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace

4931 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4528 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4528 Spruce St

4528 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Verona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Verona Apartments

4701-4723 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4601 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4601 Spruce St

4601 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Campus Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Apartments

4415-4417 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4523 Spruce Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

4523 Spruce Street

4523 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Breslyn House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Breslyn House

4640 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139

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4937 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4937 Chestnut St

4937 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139

Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at West Lofts Apartments priced from $1,115. Chestnut Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,192. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Lofts ApartmentsNEW- Studio FlatStudio,1BA$1,115
Chestnut HallThe ColonialStudio,1BA$1,192
The IrvineStudio AStudio,1BA$1,199
Garden Court TowersT2A2Studio,1BA$1,315
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,405
Park Towne Place ApartmentsBroadStudio,1BA$1,482
Croydon Hall Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525
Uno on ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, PA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $1.95 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Gardens on 45th Street in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at West Lofts Apartments starting at $1,745 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Gardens on 45th Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.95
West Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.78
DomusPlan C (A1E)1BR,1BA$3.29
227 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3227 Buckingham Pl1BR,1BA$1.71
Croydon Hall Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.05
The IrvineStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.65
OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.30
Chestnut HallThe IndependenceStudio ,1BA$3.22
4530-32 Spruce Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.38
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio ,1BA$3.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #78

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Walnut Hill Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

98 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

81 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hill is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hill is 4530-32 Spruce Street which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Walnut Hill costs $2,285.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut 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 73 regular apartments in Walnut 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 Walnut Hill?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Hill have an average cost of $1,175 which is $1,110 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.

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