Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oak Lane Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (68 Rentals)

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5526 N Mascher St

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
Studio Apartments

232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Treeview Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Treeview Manor Apartments

6620-6630 N 5th StPhiladelphia, PA 19126
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Vernon Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Cliveden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliveden Apartments

45-49 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Blakemore Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakemore Gardens

6748-6788 Blakemore StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Bentley Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bentley Manor

1410 W 72nd AvePhiladelphia, PA 19126
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Oaklynne
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oaklynne

6610 N 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19126
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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Oak Lane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Oak Lane Court Apartments priced from $750. Regency Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable West Oak Lane apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$850
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Hilltop CrescentStudioStudio,1BA$895
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oak Lane, PA

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oak Lane area is the $1.36 price per square foot 8027 Rodney St Model at 8027 Rodney St, Unit 8027 Rodney street in the in the Cedarbrook neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value West Oak Lane apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Olney Plaza starting at $1,215 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Oak Lane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8027 Rodney St, Unit 8027 Rodney street8027 Rodney St2BR,1BA$1.36
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Spencer PlaceSpencer Place 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.50
2101 66th Ave, Unit 12101 66th Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
1503 Widener Pl, Unit 1st floor unit1503 Widener Pl2BR,1.5BA$1.56
250 W Olney Ave, Unit 1st floor250 W Olney Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
Bentley ManorBentley Manor 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41
917 W Duncannon Ave, Unit 1st Floor - A3917 W Duncannon AveStudio ,1BA$1.21
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
1700 68th Ave, Unit 17001700 68th AveStudio ,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #51

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Oak Lane Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oak Lane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Oak Lane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oak Lane is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oak Lane?

The cheapest apartment in West Oak Lane is Oaklynne which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in West Oak Lane costs $2,585.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Oak Lane?

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 63 regular apartments in West Oak Lane 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 West Oak Lane?

Cheap apartments in West Oak Lane have an average cost of $756 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oak Lane.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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