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property at 5046 Hazel Ave

$990 - $1,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5046 Hazel Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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property at 225 S 62nd St

$1,000 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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225 S 62nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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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 $635. 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$635
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Sherwood Court0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$800
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Campus ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$881
Barclay Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Chester Lynne Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$920
Hoffman Place ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.65 price per square foot 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor Model at 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor in the in the Beverly Hills neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 4046 Ogden St Model at 4046 Ogden St, Unit C starting at $1,475 with a $0.92 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.
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor2BR,1BA$0.65
4046 Ogden St, Unit C4046 Ogden St3BR,1BA$0.92
2111 N Wanamaker St, Unit 22111 N Wanamaker St2BR,1BA$1.08
238 Penn Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor238 Penn Blvd2BR,1BA$1.16
1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three1720 Memorial Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
4102 Ogden St, Unit B4102 Ogden St3BR,1BA$1.23
759 N Preston St, Unit a759 N Preston St3BR,1.5BA$1.23
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
559 N 63rd St, Unit 1 BEDROOM559 N 63rd St1BR,1BA$1.10
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.83

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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 $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in West Philadelphia is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, 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 309 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 $743 which is $7,547 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.

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