
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $850 (201 Rentals)


527 N 63rd St

4400 Lancaster Ave

Brentwood

6634 Leeds St

623 N 64th St
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5122 Arch St

3143 W Norris St

6118 Washington Ave

5043 Walnut St

325 N 62nd St

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5723 Baltimore Ave

1847 N 33rd St

632 N 32nd St

5337 Baltimore Ave

4706 Chestnut St

22 S 51st St

3921 Lankenau Ave
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Fairview Arms Apartments

The Cornerstone

4165 Lancaster Ave

530 S Salford St

220 S 53rd St

4304 Lancaster Ave

4115 Pennsgrove St

5436 Chancellor St
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1418 N 52nd St

711 N 63rd St, Unit 2nd Fl

6104 Market St

5119 Hazel Ave

The Courtyard

5358 Addison St

5301 Catharine St

4825 Baltimore Ave
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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 | $1,542 | $700 | $3,145 |
| West Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $750 | $4,910 |
West Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $850 | $6,697 |
| West Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $777 | $10,000+ |
| West Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $670 | $3,820 |
| West Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $1,009 | $3,950 |
| West Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in West Philadelphia is Mantua Preservation Project which is listed at $992, 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 325 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 $679 which is $7,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.
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