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

6019 Callowhill St

5300-2-3M-2 Haverford Ave

4122 Ogden St

6019 Callowhill St

14 N 42nd St

4417 Sansom St

Mason on Chestnut

5860 Haverford Ave
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The Brownstones at Diamond Street

Overbrook Tower

214 N 54th St

35 N Preston St, Unit 3

5050 Walnut St

5034 Walnut St
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4924-26 Parrish St

5502 W Thompson St

533 Budd St

535 Budd St

1323 N 49th St

Camelot Apartments

Hoffman Place Apartments

Hamilton Court

Brentwood

Lincoln Court Apartments
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1464 N 52nd St

4606 Woodland Ave, Unit 102

531 Budd St

5422 W Girard Ave

5122 Arch St
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1547 N 54th St

2115 N 63rd St

864 N 40th St

AQ Overbrook

5100 Lebanon Ave

Greenbriar Club Apartments

The Cornerstone

Bryn Mawr Apartments

6037 Pine St

6300 City

4818 Trinity Pl

3606 Powelton Ave

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II
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 |
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West Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $650 | $8,458 |
West Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $550 | $10,000+ |
West Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $860 | $7,595 |
West Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $754 | $8,250 |
West Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $670 | $3,730 |
West Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $899 | $5,155 |
West Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,936 | $1,795 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 479 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stonehurst Apartments | Quartz | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $770 |
Overbrook Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Sherwood Court | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $805 |
The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
Barclay Square Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 | 2213 N 33rd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.59 |
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor | 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR | 5850 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor | 435 N 39th St | Studio ,1BA | $0.71 |
Campus Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.74 |
Mantua Preservation Project | Mantua Preservation Project | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
1504 N 54th St, Unit 1st Flr | 1504 N 54th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
The Elm On 63rd | Type 03 | 3BR,2BA | $0.84 |
The Legacy at Drexel Arms | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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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 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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