
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (591 Rentals)
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4122 Ogden St

4910 Aspen St

5811 Market St

Mason on Chestnut

141 Farson St

3807 Haverford Ave

4417 Sansom St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

614 N 38th St

324 N Preston St

5135 Ranstead St

338 S 16th St

10 N 42nd St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

531 Budd St

4951 W Thompson St

535 Budd St

2432 N 29th St

Camelot Apartments

4817 Springfield Ave

3931 Pine St.

Brentwood

533 Budd St

4924-26 Parrish St

5122 Arch St

39 Farson St

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

4231 Lancaster Ave

5029 Cedar Ave

University City Associates

The Cornerstone

University City Associates

6037 Pine St

Bryn Mawr Apartments

Chester Plaza

University City Associates

University City Associates

5422 W Girard Ave

2606 W Girard Ave

622 N 32nd St

5860 Haverford Ave

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

118 N 53rd St

University City Associates

1404 N 52nd St

4241 Locust St
East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Parkside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Parkside Studio Apartments | $1,753 | $617 | $5,340 |
East Parkside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $700 | $8,331 |
East Parkside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $860 | $10,000+ |
East Parkside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $944 | $10,000+ |
East Parkside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,185 | $4,160 |
East Parkside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,185 | $5,155 |
East Parkside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $3,950 | $4,200 |
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Cheapest Available East Parkside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Parkside area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Parkside apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 4 BEDROOM/2 BATH | 4BR,2BA | $645 |
Mason on Chestnut | Pods | Studio, | $750 |
The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $860 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Spruce Hall | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Belmont Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
University City Associates | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
The Cornerstone | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Parkside, PA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Parkside area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value East Parkside apartment is the 411 N 60th St Model at 411 N 60th St, Unit B starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Lofts at Brewerytown | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
411 N 60th St, Unit B | 411 N 60th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR | 5850 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
3210 Baring St, Unit 3210 | 3210 Baring St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
5415 Diamond St, Unit 1st Floor | 5415 Diamond St | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
5938 Walnut St, Unit 5938 Walnut Street #2 | 5938 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Sharswood Crossing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.74 |
5133 Parrish St, Unit 2nd floor | 5133 Parrish St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Cedar Park Home | bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Blankenburg Rudolph School
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Best Local Schools in East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA
Blankenburg Rudolph School
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the East Parkside Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Parkside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Parkside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Parkside is under $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Parkside?
The cheapest apartment in East Parkside is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in East Parkside costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Parkside?
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 8,769 regular apartments in East Parkside 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 East Parkside?
Cheap apartments in East Parkside have an average cost of $697 which is $6,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.
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