Cheap Apartments for Rent by Owner in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (72 Rentals)
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3244 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 3244 3rd Fl

1200 Arrott St, Unit 2

1521 Wakeling St, Unit 2F

6118 Greene St, Unit 1

2047 S 19th St, Unit 2A

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

1925 E Ontario St, Unit Floor 2nd

4994 Miriam Rd, Unit 4994 Miriam Rd 1st Floor

3222 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1

3219 Tilton St, Unit 2nd Floor

5911 Warrington Ave, Unit 2

6643 Blakemore St, Unit D

547 Hellerman St, Unit 1st

2400 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 7

200 E Johnson St, Unit 2-br Apt

5729 Cambridge St, Unit 2nd FL

1801 W Wingohocking St, Unit A

4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt

914 Farragut Terrace, Unit 3

2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor

1015 Annin St, Unit 3fl

227 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3

2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Parkway Condominium 115

4074 Spring Garden St, Unit 1

6915 Castor Ave, Unit 1F

3454 Sunnyside Ave, Unit 1

5748 N Fairhill St, Unit 2

846 N Woodstock St, Unit 1

518 Glen Echo Rd, Unit 518 B

509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2

1517 N Lawrence St, Unit 1

1745 Wylie St, Unit 2

2122 S 60th St, Unit 1

4202 Chestnut St, Unit #2

4228 Cottman Ave, Unit 1st floor

263 W Rittenhouse St, Unit #REAR UNIT

1206 Wagner Ave, Unit 1st floor

606 66th Avenue, Unit 3rd Floor

3341 Indian Queen Ln, Unit 1

7644 Fayette St, Unit 1FL

28 South 48th St, Unit 3

4626 Frankford Ave, Unit 3A

5031-1 Portico St, Unit unit1

1737 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 1
Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,666 | $455 | $5,687 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,828 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,538 | $1,185 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $525 | $3,950 |
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Getting Around Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
73 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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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 $700.
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 $575, while the average apartment in Philadelphia costs $3,844.
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 25,578 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 $941 which is $2,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Philadelphia.
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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.