Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (219 Rentals)

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property at 1145 S 10th St

$1,000 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1145 S 10th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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929 Federal St, Unit 2R
$1,100
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$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

929 Federal St, Unit 2R

929 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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property at 1324 Locust St

$995 - $2,400

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 927 Pine St

$1,225 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

927 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
$1,295
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$1,295
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$1,295
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 1900 S 18th St

$1,325

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1900 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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Wharton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wharton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wharton area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $865. 1913 S 20th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Wharton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
1913 S 20th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wharton area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace Model at Waterfront II in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Wharton apartment is the 1413 W Ritner St Model at 1413 W Ritner St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wharton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterfront II2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace2BR,1BA$1.64
1413 W Ritner St, Unit 11413 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.33
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.48
28 S Strawberry St, Unit #228 S Strawberry St1BR,1BA$1.78
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2509 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.89
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
1913 S 20th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$1.86

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Wharton, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #43

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Wharton, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) which is listed at $987, 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 26 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 $326 which is $6,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wharton.

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