
Low Income Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,000 (17 Rentals)


Manchester Apartments

NC Five

Avondale Apartments

Oak Lane Court Apartments

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older

The Brownstones at Diamond Street
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Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

Brentwood

Allegheny Apartments

Universal Court 1

Tamarack Station Apartments

Birchwood at Ambler (62+ Senior Community)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,677 | $455 | $5,300 |
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $500 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,597 | $499 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $599 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $585 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,699 | $979 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $525 | $5,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Low Income Philadelphia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Low Income apartment in Philadelphia?
Currently the most affordable Low Income Apartment in Philadelphia is at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older listed at $455.
How much is the average rent for a Low Income Philadelphia Apartment?
The average rent for a Low Income Apartment in Philadelphia is $1,190.
What is the largest Low Income Philadelphia Apartment for rent?
Today's Low Income apartment with the most square footage in Philadelphia is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $917 at NC Five.
What is the average size for Philadelphia Low Income Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Low Income rental in Philadelphia is currently at 656 sq ft.
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