
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $865 (68 Rentals)


1249 S 21st St

The Claremont

Juniper Place

1222 South St

The Chancellor

1814 Spruce St

1324 Locust St

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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

809 S 10th St
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336 Lombard St

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406 S 20th St, Unit 2

Spruce Tower
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309 S 16th St

1701 Locust St

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

527 S 20th St

200 Locust St

Head House Flats

220 Locust St

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Lincoln Square

One Thousand One
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The Versailles

The Ledger Residences

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333 S 21st St, Unit 1F

The Claridge

1913 S 20th St

2045 Spruce Street

429 S 8th St

718-722 S 7th St

901 Clinton Street
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322 S 10th St

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Clinton Place

Waverly Court

1705 Spruce Street

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wharton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Wharton Studio Apartments | $1,766 | $865 | $2,899 |
| Wharton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $812 | $5,035 |
| Wharton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,292 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Wharton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,010 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
| Wharton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,197 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWharton, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #45
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 $1,387.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wharton?
The cheapest apartment in Wharton is Juniper Place which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Wharton costs $5,696.
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 23 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 $346 which is $5,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wharton.
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