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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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1321 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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701 Sansom St

PhiladelphiaPA19106

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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 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Wharton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,011
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wharton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 917 Ellsworth St Model at 917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Wharton apartment is the 721 Wharton St Model at 721 Wharton St, Unit 3 starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Wharton 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.
917 Ellsworth St, Unit 2917 Ellsworth St2BR,1BA$1.10
721 Wharton St, Unit 3721 Wharton St3BR,2BA$1.27
1727 S Broad St, Unit B.1727 S Broad St2BR,2BA$1.58
1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. - Studio1629 South StStudio ,1BA$1.10
2117 S 4th St, Unit 32117 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.74
2135 S 5th St, Unit 2nd Fl2135 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.44
1808 S 17th St, Unit 3rd Floor1808 S 17th St2BR,1BA$1.50
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wharton, Philadelphia, PA

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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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wharton?

The cheapest apartment in Wharton is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Wharton costs $3,601.

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 125 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 $824 which is $2,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wharton.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!