
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (60 Rentals)
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1639 Cobbs Creek Pkwy

1135 S 55th St

5237 Chester Ave

Chestnut Hall

5211 Greenway Ave

The Irvine

5514 Woodland Ave

5303 Chester Ave

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233
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The Clark

OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS

5013 Springfield Ave

900 S 51st St

1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4

5325 Hadfield St

6020 Upland St

Bernice Arms Apartments - 62 years old +

5331 Woodland Ave
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5358 Woodland Ave

1304 S 53rd St

1043 S 54th St

1018 S 52nd St

5715 Woodland Ave

2209 S 71st St

6356 Kingsessing Ave

5707 Reedland St
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2699 Sylmar St

6399 Theodore St

6399 Wheeler St

1156 S 52nd St

922 S Yewdall St

5913 Belmar Ter

1431 S Vogdes St

1638 S Conestoga St

5833 Windsor Ave

5638 Ridgewood St

6940 Woodland Ave

5314 Malcolm St

2642 S 66th St

2032 S 65th St

6399 Reedland St

5431 Malcolm St

6431 Grays Ave

1027 S Ithan St
Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,772 | $1,192 | $2,838 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $895 | $3,420 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,100 | $4,736 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $1,300 | $9,950 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,185 | $1,749 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hoffman Place Apartments priced from $895. The Irvine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
The Irvine | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Chestnut Hall | The Boathouse | Studio,1BA | $1,215 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
The Clark | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,405 |
Cedar Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Uno on Chestnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, PA
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.45 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the Plan A (A1A) Model at Domus starting at $2,748 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Domus | Plan A (A1A) | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Forest Creek Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard with balcony | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Cedar Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
The Irvine | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
OLYMPIC TOWER APARTMENTS | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
The Clark | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.40 |
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
Chestnut Hall | The Boathouse | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleElmwood, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #143
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Elmwood, Philadelphia, PA
Catharine Joseph School
Tilden William T Middle School
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Getting Around the Elmwood Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
74 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
72 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Elmwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $2,838.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?
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 168 regular apartments in Elmwood 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 Elmwood?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $1,888 which is $950 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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