Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA from $500 (746 Rentals)

Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Philadelphia County.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

Read Article

1302 W Albanus St

PhiladelphiaPA19141

1 2 3 4 5 NEXT

Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 15

Philadelphia County, PA Local Guide

Homes for rent in Philadelphia County, PA

A Fox in Pennsylvania by photommo is licensed under CC BY 2.0

How much does it cost to rent a home in Philadelphia County?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Philadelphia County 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,188	$900	$6,145
Philadelphia County 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,120	$950	$10,000+
Philadelphia County 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,480	$500	$9,400
Philadelphia County 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,941	$650	$10,000+
Philadelphia County 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$3,441	$1,111	$10,000+
Philadelphia County 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,900	$4,900	$4,900

Browse Homes for Rent in Philadelphia County

Explore Philadelphia County

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 Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older	Efficiency	Studio,1BA	$455
Temple Crossing	Spring Move-In Near Temple University	4BR,2BA	$620
Student Housing - Newly Renovated	4 BEDROOM/2 BATH	4BR,2BA	$645
1537-41 Seybert	3BR/3.0BA	3BR,3BA	$700
1515 N. 16th	3BR/3.0BA	3BR,3BA	$750
Oak Lane Court Apartments	0/1.0	Studio,1BA	$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia County area is the $0.72 price per square foot 6147 Old York Rd Model at 6147 Old York Rd, Unit 1 in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Philadelphia County apartment is the 5218 Gainor Rd Model at 5218 Gainor Rd, Unit #2 starting at $1,500 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
6147 Old York Rd, Unit 1	6147 Old York Rd	2BR,1BA	$0.72
5218 Gainor Rd, Unit #2	5218 Gainor Rd	3BR,1BA	$0.75
732 W Erie Ave, Unit 2nd Floor	732 W Erie Ave	1BR,1BA	$0.70
4840 Old York Rd, Unit Apt.2	4840 Old York Rd	2BR,1BA	$0.90
Skyline Apartments	2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom	2BR,1BA	$0.71
The Brownstones at Diamond Street	Two Bedrooms	2BR,1.5BA	$0.74
Temple Crossing	Spring Move-In Near Temple University	4BR,2BA	$0.65
The Elm On 63rd	Type 03	3BR,2BA	$0.84
The Legacy at Drexel Arms	4x2	4BR,2BA	$0.74
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B1	3864 W Girard Ave	1BR,1BA	$0.88

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia County

What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia County?

There are currently 7025 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia County, PA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $29,995. There are also 1852 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia County ranging from $500 to $17,900.

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 $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,844.

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 $950 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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.