Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Vista Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (293 Rentals)

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property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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830 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 515 S 6th St

515 S 6th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
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201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bella Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bella Vista area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Bella Vista apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,000
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,186
1613 Pine StStudio 2FStudio,1BA$1,200
1200 Manor ResidenceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Vista, PA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bella Vista area is the $1.38 price per square foot 1523 Ellsworth St Model at 1523 Ellsworth St, Unit 3 in the in the Market East neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bella Vista apartment is the 508 South St Model at 508 South St, Unit 300 starting at $1,975 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bella Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1523 Ellsworth St, Unit 31523 Ellsworth St2BR,2BA$1.38
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
706 Christian St, Unit 3706 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.65
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.68
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
834 Christian St, Unit 3rd FL834 Christian St2BR,1BA$1.76
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R1314 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.82
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bella Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bella Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bella Vista is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bella Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Bella Vista is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Bella Vista costs $25,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bella Vista?

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 81 regular apartments in Bella Vista 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 Bella Vista?

Cheap apartments in Bella Vista have an average cost of $1,732 which is $24,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bella Vista.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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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

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