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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. Wynmawr Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of August 02, 2025 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 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
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 Standard3BR,3BA$0.89
4511-17 Pine Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
715 S 52nd St, Unit 1715 S 52nd St1BR,1BA$1.10
5900 Pine St, Unit 25900 Pine St1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in West Philadelphia?

There are currently 1544 Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $13,762. There are also 592 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Philadelphia ranging from $650 to $5,141.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Philadelphia ranges from $650 to $5,141 with an average monthly rent of $2,247.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Philadelphia range from $754 to $7,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $5,141. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $755.

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