Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $300 (87 Rentals)

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Rentals in Philadelphia near campus with by-the-room pricing and amenities for students.

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1513 W Girard Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

1513 W Girard Ave

1513 W Girard AvePhiladelphia, PA 19130
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Oxford Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Apartments

2031 W Oxford StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1711 N 18th St
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

1711 N 18th St

1711 N 18th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Sydenham Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sydenham Commons

1706 N Sydenham StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1537-41 Seybert
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1537-41 Seybert

1537-1541 W Seybert StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Chester Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Hall

4205 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Eleanor at Walnut
3 Bedroom Apartments

Eleanor at Walnut

4525 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
Student Housing
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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 $3,865.

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 25,641 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 $931 which is $2,934 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.