
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $850 (153 Rentals)


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894 N 42nd St

5210 Master St

Brentwood

5504 W Thompson St

5735 Race St

5323 Catharine St

5138 Ludlow St

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3103 Haverford Ave, Unit 1

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3
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831 N 63rd St

4034 Baring St

818 Wynnewood Rd

4951 W Thompson St

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4837 Parrish St, Unit 2nd Floor

3413-3415 Race St

The Cornerstone

4304 Lancaster Ave

2706 Cranston Rd

Overbrook Tower
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6501 Haverford Ave

4013 Green St, Unit 3

1429 N Hollywood St

4011 Green St, Unit 2

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26 N Saint Bernard St

618 N 40th St

1470 N 52nd St

4910 Cedar Ave, Unit 3

1313 N 53rd St

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4202 Chestnut St, Unit 2
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5712 Arch St, Unit #2

3827 Cambridge St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

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Wynmawr Court Apartments

5135 Irving St

The Courtyard

3623 Hamilton St, Unit 2

3601 Melon St

3031 W Diamond St

3835-3837 Hamilton St
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846 N 41st St

5446 Walnut St

2726 Cranston Rd

3817 Wallace St

4133 Pennsgrove St

3232 W Berks St

5102 Lebanon Ave, Unit B

5110 Arch St

Belmont Heights

707 N 40th St
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West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Parkside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,630 | $300 | $2,925 |
| West Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $250 | $9,000 |
West Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,455 | $850 | $5,573 |
| West Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $883 | $6,711 |
| West Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $700 | $3,800 |
| West Parkside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $2,500 | $3,950 |
| West Parkside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #16
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Overbrook Elementary School
Blankenburg Rudolph School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Parkside is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in West Parkside is Harrison Court Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in West Parkside costs $5,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Parkside?
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 223 regular apartments in West Parkside 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 Parkside?
Cheap apartments in West Parkside have an average cost of $813 which is $4,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Parkside.
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