
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $475 (318 Rentals) Page 3 of 7


115 N 63rd St, Unit 1

4825 Baltimore Ave

5409 Christian St

6406 Pearl St

University City Associates

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323 S 46th St, Unit 1F

5102 Lebanon Ave, Unit A

4261 Viola St

Belmont Heights
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3809 Spring Garden St, Unit B2

The Peak at Scotts Lane

867 N 50th St

2433 N 50th St

5601 Hunter St

The Felix

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5015 Warrington Ave

3601 Powelton Ave, Unit C

5200 Chester Ave
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4025 Green St

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5217 Warren St

6300 City

The Ivy

Overbrook Lofts

4217 Mantua Ave, Unit A

4125 Westminster Ave, Unit 2

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4124-28 Parkside Ave

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32 S 53rd St

Fairfax Apartments

The Helston

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3404 W Commissioner St

5356 Cedar Ave

Falls Ridge

Cloisters III

Birchwood at Brooks (55+ Community)

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911 N 63rd St

4504 Pine Street

Marlton Residences

4141 Girard Ave.

3601 Spring Garden st

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4642 Spruce St

4403 Pine Street
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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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 318 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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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