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property at 1917 McClellan St

$1,350

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1917 McClellan St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1438 S 13th St

$1,350

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1438 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147

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property at 305 Mifflin St

$1,699

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$1,699
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 Mifflin St

PhiladelphiaPA19148

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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. Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $987. Here are the most affordable Wharton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$987
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,300
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1155 S 15th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,366
The HowellLayout B1BR,1BA$1,367

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wharton area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2054 Ellsworth St Model at 2054 Ellsworth St, Unit 2 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Wharton apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Universal Court 1 starting at $1,387 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Center City 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.
2054 Ellsworth St, Unit 22054 Ellsworth St1BR,1BA$1.66
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
2222 S 15th St, Unit First Floor2222 S 15th St2BR,1BA$2.00
1938 South St, Unit C1938 South St2BR,1BA$2.24
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
751 S 22nd St, Unit 3F751 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$2.24
1714 S 4th St, Unit 2F1714 S 4th St1BR,1BA$1.84
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath with Loft1BR,1BA$1.99
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wharton

What type of rentals are currently available in Wharton?

There are currently 1430 Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA with pricing that ranges from $812 to $12,100. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wharton ranging from $799 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wharton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wharton ranges from $799 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,648.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wharton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wharton range from $1,387 to $12,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $799 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,390 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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