Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wister Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 300 W Coulter St

$900 - $940

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 W Coulter St

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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property at 5028 N 12th St

$1,000 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5028 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19141

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4841 Germantown Ave
$1,200
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4841 Germantown Ave

4841 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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property at 6264 N Bouvier St

$1,200

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6264 N Bouvier St, Unit 2nd floor

6264 N Bouvier St
PhiladelphiaPA19141
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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
Studio Apartments

232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Chelten Ave 710 E
Studio Apartments

Chelten Ave 710 E

710 E Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Grange Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grange Apartments

5800 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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Hampshire House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

5008 McKean AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144

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1807 widener place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1807 widener place

1807 Widener PlPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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Fieldview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldview Apartments

705-715 E Church LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Rockland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockland Apartments

1309-1313 W Rockland StPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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The Ogontz
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ogontz

5700 Ogontz AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141
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Greene Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Street

5217 Greene StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Godfrey Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Godfrey Arms

1725-1775 W Godfrey AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Wister, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wister Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wister area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Penn Lee Court Apartments priced from $850. Q Wayne Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Wister apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$900
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$923
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
The York House 55 PlusStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1,100
The Marc04 Units (Stacked)Studio,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wister, PA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wister area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,755. The second greatest value Wister apartment is the 2/1 Model at 5600 Germantown starting at $1,695 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wister apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wister Court Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
5600 Germantown2/12BR,1BA$1.54
4841 Germantown Ave4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Vernon LoftsTwo Bedroom One Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.19
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.70
Regency VillageEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.90
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$2.25
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Cheap Wister Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wister?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wister is at Penn Lee Court Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wister Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wister Apartment is $1,000 at Regency Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wister Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wister is starting from $1,200 at Regency Village.

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