Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (513 Rentals)

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property at 5936 Haverford Ave

$300 - $1,450

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5936 Haverford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19151
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5424 Market St, Unit 1R
$700
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$700
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5424 Market St, Unit 1R

5424 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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property at 141 Farson St

$850 - $980

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141 Farson St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 535 Budd St

$850

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535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 332 N 62nd St

$900 - $1,195

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332 N 62nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 533 Budd St

$850 - $900

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533 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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5409 Walnut St
$950 - $1,750
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$950 - $1,750
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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5633 Malcolm St, Unit 1
$975
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$975
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5633 Malcolm St, Unit 1

5633 Malcolm StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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894 N 42nd St
$995 - $1,095
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$995 - $1,095
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894 N 42nd St

894 N 42nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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property at 5122 Arch St

$1,000 - $1,100

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5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $695. Stonehurst Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$695
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$835
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Springline on 36thStudioStudio,1BA$895
332 N 62nd St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Arden WestStudioStudio,1BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3830 Baring St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 5633 Malcolm St Model at 5633 Malcolm St, Unit 1 starting at $950 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
3830 Baring St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.84
5633 Malcolm St, Unit 15633 Malcolm St1BR,1BA$0.53
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 22213 N 33rd St1BR,1BA$0.67
529 N 35th St, Unit 1529 N 35th St4BR,2.5BA$1.11
28 South 48th St, Unit 128 South 48th St3BR,3BA$1.12
6238 Chestnut St, Unit 6238 chestnut street 2nd floor6238 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.08
822 Wynnewood Rd, Unit 1st floor822 Wynnewood Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
The Elm On 63rdType 134BR,4BA$0.75
5409 Walnut St5409 Walnut St1BR,1BA$0.86
601 N 39th St, Unit Private Room601 N 39th St3BR,1BA$1.00

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Philadelphia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Philadelphia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Philadelphia is at Stonehurst Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Philadelphia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Philadelphia Apartment is $825 at Stonehurst Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Philadelphia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Philadelphia is starting from $1,000 at Stonehurst Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student Housing - Newly Renovated and starts from $695.

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