Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (479 Rentals)

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property at 533 Budd St

533 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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Cheapest Available West Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Stonehurst Apartments priced from $750. Student Housing - Newly Renovated has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable West Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$770
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$799
Sherwood Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$805
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
Barclay Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor Model at 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the Beverly Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor2BR,1BA$0.65
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR5850 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.91
435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor435 N 39th StStudio ,1BA$0.71
Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$0.87
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
1504 N 54th St, Unit 1st Flr1504 N 54th St2BR,1BA$1.02
The Elm On 63rdType 033BR,2BA$0.84
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74

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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Stonehurst Apartments which is listed at $825, 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 225 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 $606 which is $7,684 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.

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