Cheap Homes for Rent in Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (56 Rentals)

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property at 120 Chestnut St

120 Chestnut St

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property at 120 Chestnut St

120 Chestnut St

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property at 2052 Tasker St

2052 Tasker St

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property at 1435 S 7th St

1435 S 7th St

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property at 538 Federal St

538 Federal St

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property at 1501 Locust St

1501 Locust St

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property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St

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property at 1103 Gerritt St

1103 Gerritt St

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1500 Locust St

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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. The Claremont 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
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Spruce TowerHeritage -07Studio,1BA$1,050
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
The DrakeSEStudio,1BA$1,211

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wharton area is the $1.69 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Wharton apartment is the 1014 S 19th St Model at 1014 S 19th St, Unit A starting at $2,695 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Market East 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.
1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.69
1014 S 19th St, Unit A1014 S 19th St3BR,2BA$1.80
1729 South St, Unit B1729 South St2BR,1BA$1.87
1310 W Ritner St, Unit 1st floor1310 W Ritner St1BR,1.5BA$1.42
532 Carpenter St, Unit 1st. Floor532 Carpenter St2BR,1BA$1.63
706 Christian St, Unit 2706 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.75
239 Christian St, Unit 1239 Christian St3BR,1BA$1.88
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wharton

What type of rentals are currently available in Wharton?

There are currently 1469 Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA with pricing that ranges from $805 to $29,970. There are also 347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wharton ranging from $735 to $13,250.

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 $735 to $13,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,476.

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 $1,119 to $15,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $13,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

Expert Rental Resources

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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