
Apartments for Rent in the Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (111 Rentals)


Spruce Tower

OLO

The Howell

Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence

The Cosmopolitan

339 Bainbridge St

Kenmar Building

1500 Pine
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Marine Club

The Claremont

The Chancellor

Juniper Place

The Bradford

514 South Street

Head House Flats

1430 South Street

1606-1608 Locust St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)
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404 South St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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2209 S 15th St, Unit 3rd floor, Unit 3rd floor

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2119 S 16th St, Unit 2nd floor, Unit 2nd floor

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

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916 S 11th St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

1236 S 10th St, Unit Unit 3

1123 Spruce St

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10
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1022 Pine St, Unit 2F

2208 S 15th St

1324 Locust St

2301 S 16th St

2223 S 15th St

1902 S 5th St

1910 Pine St

1216 S 11th St

626 S 19th St

1701 Locust St
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1812 Passyunk Ave

1817 Passyunk Ave

1048 South St

234 Christian St

1933 Christian St

1701 Spruce St

1735 Bainbridge St

1815 Tasker St

313 S 18th St

1721 Mifflin 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 | $1,740 | $865 | $3,791 |
| Wharton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $812 | $5,595 |
| Wharton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,298 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Wharton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,551 | $1,387 | $10,000+ |
| Wharton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,719 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWharton, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #43
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 Wharton
How much are Studio apartments in Wharton?
There are currently 817 Studio Apartments in Wharton with rent ranges from $865 to $3,791 with an average price of $1,740.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Wharton Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Wharton ranges from $812 to $5,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,340.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Wharton cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Wharton range from $970 to $13,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,298.
How expensive are Wharton Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 138 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Wharton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,387 to $13,850 - averaging $6,551 for the location.
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