
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B

16 S 50th St, Unit Floor 2 Rear

126 S 46th St, Unit AptC, Unit AptC

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4528 Spruce St

N.P.D.F.

133 S 50th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

The Terrace

4642 Spruce St

4950 Pine Street
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The Carano Building

4910 Chestnut St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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The Willows at Walnut Hill

4601 Spruce St
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Walnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $1,160 | $1,825 |
| Walnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $950 | $2,515 |
| Walnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $1,250 | $3,105 |
| Walnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,137 | $1,700 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Walnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,100. The Clark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,269. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Clark | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Garden Court Towers | T2A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Croydon Hall Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hill, PA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hill area is the $2.09 price per square foot Full # Bedroom Unit Model at Eleanor at Walnut in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Walnut Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Croydon Hall Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $2.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor at Walnut | Full # Bedroom Unit | 3BR,3BA | $2.09 |
| Croydon Hall Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
| The Clark | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
| Garden Court Towers | A3 | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
| 4619 Locust St, Unit Apt B | 4619 Locust St | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hill is OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS which is listed at $1,696, 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 100 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 $1,433 which is $852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hill.
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