Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (521 Rentals)

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property at 5936 Haverford Ave

$300 - $1,450

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5936 Haverford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19151
property at 676 N 33rd St

$525 - $650

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676 N 33rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 141 Farson St

$850 - $980

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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141 Farson St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 506 N 52nd St

$850 - $1,100

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506 N 52nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19131
property at 533 Budd St

$875

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533 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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5217 Warren St
$895 - $1,700
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5217 Warren StPhiladelphia, PA 19131
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property at 535 Budd St

$850 - $900

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535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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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
4141 Girard Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Hamilton Court4 BR F4BR,1BA$795
5100 WALNUT STREET LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Springline on 36thStudioStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 3830 Baring St in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 5447 Sansom St Model at 5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 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$0.79
5447 Sansom St, Unit 2nd floor5447 Sansom St2BR,1BA$0.87
Overbrook TowerDeluxe 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.90
822 Wynnewood Rd822 Wynnewood Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
137 N 57th St, Unit second flr137 N 57th St1BR,1BA$1.02
425 N Simpson St, Unit 2ND FLOOR425 N Simpson St2BR,1BA$1.14
Hamilton Court2 BR K42BR,1BA$1.15
Eleanor at Walnut3x3 Original3BR,3BA$0.83
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.84

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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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