Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $500 (732 Rentals)

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property at 5604 Cedar Ave

5604 Cedar Ave

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property at 2449 N Opal St

2449 N Opal St

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property at 1612 N 30th St

1612 N 30th St

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property at 3313 N Park Ave

3313 N Park Ave

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property at 4628 Penn St

4628 Penn St

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property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

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121 W Weaver St

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4745 Walnut St

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Cheapest Available Philadelphia County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia County, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood priced from $455. Temple Crossing in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$455
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$620
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.53 price per square foot Studio Model at NC Five in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 2 BR / 2 BA Model at 833 N 63rd St starting at $1,595 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Wynnefield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NC FiveStudioStudio ,1BA$0.53
833 N 63rd St2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.80
732 W Erie Ave, Unit 2nd Floor732 W Erie Ave2BR,1BA$0.70
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit #2 Front1432 E Cheltenham Ave1BR,0.5BA$0.54
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74
1629 Dyre St, Unit B21629 Dyre StStudio ,1BA$0.79
6240 N 20th St, Unit 2nd Floor - SRO - B16240 N 20th StStudio ,1BA$0.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 7028 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $17,810. There are also 1693 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $500 to $17,810.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Philadelphia County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Philadelphia County ranges from $500 to $17,810 with an average monthly rent of $2,998.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Philadelphia County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Philadelphia County range from $599 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $959 to $17,810. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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