Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (502 Rentals)

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property at 678 N 33rd St

678 N 33rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 6031 Market St

6031 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

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property at 214 N 54th St

214 N 54th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 535 Budd St

535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 5310 Market St

5310 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5820 Arch St

5820 Arch 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 Studio unit found at Spruce Manor priced from $650. 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
Spruce ManorStudioStudio,1BA$650
Stonehurst ApartmentsQuartzStudio,1BA$750
Wynmawr Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
Barclay Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
The Carano Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 4129 Parrish St Model at 4129 Parrish St, Unit 2 starting at $1,300 with a $0.64 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.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.55
4129 Parrish St, Unit 24129 Parrish St1BR,2BA$0.64
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor2BR,1BA$0.65
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR5850 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.91
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Madison ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Eleanor at Walnut3x3 Original3BR,3BA$0.88
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
5900 Pine St, Unit 25900 Pine St1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $900.

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 247 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 $605 which is $7,685 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.

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