
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $850 (177 Rentals)


6104 Market St, Unit 3

Brentwood

1004 S 52nd St

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3222 W Allegheny Ave

5138 Ludlow St

5820 Arch St

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3103 Haverford Ave

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894 N 42nd St, Unit 2

2328 N 31st St
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6731 Haverford Ave

3132 Mantua Ave

818 Wynnewood Rd

5337 Baltimore Ave

5341 Market St

5323 Catharine St

6110 Ludlow St

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2016 N 57th St, Unit 1

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4706 Chestnut St

4304 Lancaster Ave

5621 W Girard Ave

Overbrook Tower

6501 Haverford Ave

773 S 52nd St

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5712 Arch St, Unit #2

1470 N 52nd St
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1225 Belmont Ave

5437 Christian St

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6020 Catharine St, Unit B

Hamilton Court

427 N Redfield St

6020 Catharine St

3827 Cambridge St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

5031 Hazel Ave

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Wynmawr Court Apartments

5135 Irving St

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Campus Apartments

Brockton Court

The Courtyard

3835-3837 Hamilton St

4013 Green St

4516 Walnut St

6135 Vine St

5446 Walnut 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 | $1,764 | $750 | $6,033 |
| West Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $725 | $10,000+ |
West Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $850 | $9,422 |
| West Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $793 | $8,305 |
| West Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $670 | $4,595 |
| West Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in West Philadelphia is Harrison Court Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in West Philadelphia costs $8,290.
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 545 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 $902 which is $7,388 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
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There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. Those who live here take great pride in our specific corners of the city.

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