Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oak Lane Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (70 Rentals)

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property at 6935 N 15th St

6935 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19126

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property at 5205 N 5th St

5205 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19120
property at 5717 N Park Ave

5717 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19141

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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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Grange Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grange Apartments

5800 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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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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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
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
Spencer PlaceSpencer Place 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$977
Stenton ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$980
Academia SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oak Lane, PA

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oak Lane area is the $1.18 price per square foot 5 Bedroom Model at 549 Armstrong St in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value West Oak Lane apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Laverock Place starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Cedarbrook 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.
549 Armstrong St5 Bedroom5BR,3BA$1.18
Laverock Place2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.58
Stenton Gardens2BR Platinum2BR,1BA$1.44
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Spencer PlaceSpencer Place 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1BA$1.44
6601 N 21st St6601 N 21st St1BR,1BA$1.22
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor B36240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.86
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
1700 68th Ave, Unit 17001700 68th AveStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #53

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $982.

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 $2,877.

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 76 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 $817 which is $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oak Lane.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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