
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $475 (318 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


701 S 52nd St, Unit A

1839 N 33rd St

5236 Walnut St

Greenbriar Club Apartments

5206 Euclid St

4240 W Girard Ave

4216 Westminster Ave

675 N 41st St

5020 Walnut St
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1968 N 31st St, Unit 1968n31stStreet

5450 Diamond St

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137 N 57th St, Unit second flr

3605 Powelton Ave

AQ Overbrook

4028 W Girard Ave

3410 Race St, Unit 1F

3410 Race St, Unit 2F

Good Shepherd

2217 N 51st St, Unit B02
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Bala Apartments

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6101 Locust St

806 N 41st St

4004 Haverford Ave, Unit 3

5323 Walnut St

2213 N 33rd St, Unit 2

3900 Aspen St, Unit 7
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4100 Parkside Ave

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Chestnut Hall

Dobson Mills

The Metropolitan Bala

5306 Chestnut St

146 N 54th St

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4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor

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4919 Catharine St, Unit 3

Metropolitan Wynnefield

4054 Chestnut St
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Campus Apartments

2217 N 51st St, Unit A01

3858 Haverford Ave, Unit A01

3114 W Gordon St

325 N 40th St

2831 W Girard Ave

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3639 Indian Queen Ln, Unit 1st Floor

1903 Bryn Mawr Ave, Unit B2

Greenside Manor

6406 Pearl St
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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $300 | $3,419 |
West Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $475 | $4,910 |
| West Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $850 | $6,499 |
| West Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $849 | $8,425 |
| West Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $755 | $3,750 |
| West Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,249 | $4,500 |
| West Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,100 | $4,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Philadelphia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Philadelphia is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in West Philadelphia is 4141 Girard Ave. which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in West Philadelphia costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Philadelphia?
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 278 regular apartments in West Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Cheap apartments in West Philadelphia have an average cost of $600 which is $1,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.
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