Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oak Lane Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (88 Rentals)

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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. Fernrock Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $769. 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
Fernrock ApartmentsFernrock StudioStudio,1BA$769
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio SmStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
Godfrey ArmsGodfrey Arms EfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oak Lane, PA

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oak Lane area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5665 E Wister St Model at 5665 E Wister St in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value West Oak Lane apartment is the 2BR Gold Model at Stenton Gardens starting at $1,315 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Mount Airy 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.
5665 E Wister St5665 E Wister St2BR,1BA$0.80
Stenton Gardens2BR Gold2BR,1BA$1.32
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Spencer PlaceSpencer Place 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.43
Bentley ManorBentley Manor 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
2100 65th Ave, Unit G2100 65th Ave1BR,1BA$1.27
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor B36240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.93
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
1700 68th Ave, Unit 17001700 68th AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
209 Laveer St, Unit 2F209 Laveer St1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #78

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 Regency Village which is listed at $959, while the average apartment in West Oak Lane costs $3,775.

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 47 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 $1,306 which is $2,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oak Lane.

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