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5409 Walnut St
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5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Poth Brewery Lofts
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3145 W Jefferson StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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5040 Walnut St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Alexandria Apartments priced from $680. 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
Alexandria Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$680
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$835
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
RSS-University CourtStudioStudio,1BA$895
Madison ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
University City AssociatesStudioStudio,1BA$905
Hoffman Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Lincoln Court Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Wynnefield 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.
1311 S 52nd St, Unit 41311 S 52nd St3BR,1BA$1.14
Lincoln Court ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
644 32nd N St644 32nd N St3BR,2BA$1.44
Campus Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.36
510 N 57th St510 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.29
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
6020 Catharine St, Unit Unit B6020 Catharine St2BR,1BA$1.23
104 S 51st St, Unit 2nd Floor B104 S 51st St1BR,1BA$1.26
137 S 50th St, Unit 1 Bedroom137 S 50th St1BR,1BA$1.40
1013 N 63rd St, Unit 31013 N 63rd St1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $680 at Alexandria 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 $1,075 at Harrison Court 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 The Brownstones at Diamond Street and starts from $944.

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