Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Torresdale Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (57 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9921 Bustleton Ave, Unit w5, Unit w5

9921 Bustleton Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19115

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Rita Grace Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Grace Manor

9181 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Welsh Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Welsh Gardens

2630 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19152
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Woodbridge Mews
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Mews

9401 Ashton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Atrium Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Apartments

2555 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Haven Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Haven Arms Apartments

4200 Woodhaven RdPhiladelphia, PA 19154
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Beechwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beechwood Gardens

9801-9815 Haldeman AvePhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Lions Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lions Gate Apartments

10101 Northeast AvePhiladelphia, PA 19116
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West Torresdale, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Torresdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Torresdale area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Apartments priced from $895. Grant Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable West Torresdale apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Victoria Woods Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Atrium ApartmentsJr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,090
Holme Circle Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Riverview CrossingsOne Bedroom, Junior1BR,1BA$1,215
Joshua House1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,280
Welshwood Apartments1x1 7601BR,1BA$1,295
Grant Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Cedar Court apartmentsJR 1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Torresdale, PA

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Torresdale area is the $1.70 price per square foot 9153 Ellie Dr Model at 9153 Ellie Dr, Unit 1 in the in the Far Northeast neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value West Torresdale apartment is the Franklin Model at Franklin Square Townhomes starting at $1,695 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the Ashton Woodenbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Torresdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9153 Ellie Dr, Unit 19153 Ellie Dr2BR,1BA$1.70
Franklin Square TownhomesFranklin2BR,1BA$1.70
Regency Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
1819 Beyer Ave, Unit B1819 Beyer Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
Joshua House1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.58
Lions Gate Apartments2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Liberty Crossing Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Welshwood Apartments1x1 7601BR,1BA$1.70
Manchester Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.65
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Torresdale Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in West Torresdale is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in West Torresdale costs $2,046.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Torresdale?

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 13 regular apartments in West Torresdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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