Cheap Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (1,932 Rentals)

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1447 N 17th St
$615 - $3,600
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4 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

1447 N 17th St

1447 N 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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property at 1000 Diamond St

$655 - $2,600

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1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2216 N Broad St

$780 - $825

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2216 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
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5409 Walnut St
$800 - $1,750
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 11

5409 Walnut St

5409 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Philadelphia, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Philadelphia, PA area range in price from $499 to $24,995 with an overall median price of $3,143. The three Philadelphia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Haddington at $750, Millbourne at $725, and Bridesburg at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Philadelphia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Haddington$1,340$75033
Millbourne$1,340$72569
Bridesburg$1,350$75013
Downtown Chester$1,384$75026
Sunnyside$1,384$88215
Lamokin$1,390$75029
The Hill$1,390$88224
Forty Acres$1,395$75028
Jackville$1,395$75028
Tacony Wissinoming$1,400$83027

Cheapest Available Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St in the Poplar neighborhood priced from $425. Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $502. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$425
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia area is the $0.90 price per square foot 1529 N 15th St Model at 1529 N 15th St, Unit B in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Philadelphia apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1529 N 15th St, Unit B1529 N 15th St6BR,6BA$0.90
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
2512 N 5th St, Unit FL 22512 N 5th St2BR,1BA$0.90
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.97
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
1507 68th Ave, Unit B2 - SRO1507 68th AveStudio ,1BA$0.93
5535 Crowson St, Unit 2nd Fl - B3 - SRO5535 Crowson StStudio ,1BA$0.93
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio ,1BA$0.89

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Philadelphia Overview

Sandwiched smack in the middle between DC and NYC, Philadelphia was once called the “6th borough of New York” a number of years back. While it does boast a healthy population of over 1.5 million residents, unlike New York, it never feels crowded and there are plenty of options in Philadelphia apartments for residents to call home. Make no mistake, though, Philadelphia is a friendly city – it features a collection of individual neighborhoods, each with their own charm and unique personalities, where small local businesses thrive and people know each.

Why live in Philadelphia, PA?

When William Penn planned Philadelphia, designating healthful, open green spaces and aesthetically pleasing gathering places for the community was clearly a priority – Franklin Square, Fitler Square, Logan Square, Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square are just a few examples. Families, college students and retired people all find Philadelphia welcoming. From its bike paths to its massive cultural arts roots to its foot-friendly atmosphere, it’s easy to see why Philadelphia is called the “City of Brotherly Love” and living the life in apartments in Philadelphia is so special.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Philadelphia is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in Philadelphia is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,143.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Philadelphia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17,735 regular apartments in Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in Philadelphia have an average cost of $614 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

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There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. Those who live here take great pride in our specific corners of the city.

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Welcome to Philadelphia! It’s the city of brotherly love, cheesesteaks, Ben Franklin and Rocky Balboa. And I don’t think you need me to tell you, it’s also a lot more than that.

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