Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Parkside Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (566 Rentals)

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East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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. The Brownstones at Diamond Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable East Parkside apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Belmont PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$925
The CornerstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
2220 Spruce StstudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Parkside, PA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Parkside area is the $0.75 price per square foot 5218 Gainor Rd Model at 5218 Gainor Rd, Unit #2 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Parkside apartment is the 2631 Cecil B Moore Ave Model at 2631 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5218 Gainor Rd, Unit #25218 Gainor Rd3BR,1BA$0.75
2631 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 12631 Cecil B Moore Ave3BR,3BA$1.17
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
516 N 34th St, Unit A516 N 34th St3BR,1BA$1.17
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
5133 Parrish St, Unit 2nd floor5133 Parrish St2BR,1BA$1.00
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
2016 N 57th St, Unit 12016 N 57th St2BR,1BA$1.12
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B13864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Parkside, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $995.

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 $8,290.

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 266 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 $666 which is $7,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Parkside.

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