
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (152 Rentals)


5506 Walnut St

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5900 Pine St, Unit four

614 Pallas St

939 Belmont Ave

Overbrook Tower

342 N 52nd St, Unit 2

5900 Haverford Ave

3836 W Girard Ave, Unit 2

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4101 Baltimore Ave, Unit B4
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5510 Walnut St, Unit 2R

University City Associates

Greenbriar Club Apartments

6300 City

5141 Walnut St

3409 Powelton Ave, Unit 10

5029 Cedar Ave, Unit 2F

AQ Overbrook

Hillside Lofts

145 Farson St, Unit A10
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3718 Conshohocken Ave, Unit LL

Lincoln Court Apartments

6500 Haverford Ave

Bala Apartments

2215 N 51st St

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Chestnut Hall

1927 N 33rd St, Unit A

1927 N 33rd St

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The Helston
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Overbrook Lofts

West Lofts Apartments

6211 Woodbine Ave

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4321 Pine St

3862-68 Lancaster Ave, Unit 403

The Metropolitan Bala

The Ivy

3511 Baring St
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5301 Catharine St

Belmont Heights

Ludlow 43

4219 W Girard Ave, Unit C

The Felix

BRUBOX

4055 Spruce St

Shepherd Lofts

5939 Drexel Rd

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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 Overbrook Tower which is listed at $835, 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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