Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (213 Rentals)

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property at 1447 N 17th St

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622 N 32nd St

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1223 N 29th St

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Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at 1537-41 Seybert priced from $700. The View at Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Fairmount apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$995
1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 191211BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,049
Green Street PortfolioStudioStudio,1BA$1,070
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,125
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,126
Girard Court Apartments1bd1b1BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount 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 Fairmount apartment is the 3 bedroom/3 Bath Model at Little Greenery starting at $1,900 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
3210 Baring St, Unit 32103210 Baring St2BR,1BA$1.13
1540-42 N Willington St5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
2423 W Thompson St, Unit 32423 W Thompson St2BR,1BA$1.33
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Green Street PortfolioStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
2348 Nicholas St, Unit 2nd Floor B2348 Nicholas St1BR,1BA$1.52

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Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Philadelphia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount is under $1,159.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount?

The cheapest apartment in Fairmount is 1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 19121 which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Fairmount costs $2,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount?

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 769 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount?

Cheap apartments in Fairmount have an average cost of $836 which is $1,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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