
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $970 (38 Rentals)


1124 Passyunk Ave

1048 South St

915 Washington Ave

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827 Reed St, Unit 3rd Floor

1003 S 3rd St, Unit 1

625 South St

2136 S 15th St

339 Bainbridge St
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1228 S 2nd St, Unit A

1709 Snyder Ave

1830 South St

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1708 Mifflin St, Unit 2

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2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor

826 Reed St

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1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor

1426 Catharine St

1903 Jackson St
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505 S 23rd St, Unit 3

The Bradford

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1938 South St, Unit C

763 S 13th St

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1714 Reed St, Unit A

901 S 10th St

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Martin Luther King I & III

717 Pine St
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262 S 11th St

The Walter George Smith Public School

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The Claridge

1215 Tasker St

116 Chestnut Street

322 S 10th St
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Wharton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wharton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $865 | $3,630 |
| Wharton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $812 | $5,595 |
Wharton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $970 | $7,850 |
| Wharton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,119 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Wharton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,682 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWharton, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #41
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Wharton, Philadelphia, PA
Vare-Washington Elementary School
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wharton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wharton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wharton is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wharton?
The cheapest apartment in Wharton is 339 Bainbridge St which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Wharton costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wharton?
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 24 regular apartments in Wharton 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 Wharton?
Cheap apartments in Wharton have an average cost of $317 which is $6,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wharton.
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