Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (513 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Grays Ferry area of Philadelphia.

property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 531 Budd St

531 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 5122 Arch St

5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5310 Market St

5310 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 1916 S 23rd St

1916 S 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Grays Ferry Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Grays Ferry area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Universal Court 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $812. Here are the most affordable Grays Ferry apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$900
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$992
2220 Spruce StstudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4049 Powelton Ave Model at 4049 Powelton Ave, Unit B in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 601 N 34th St Model at 601 N 34th St, Unit 4 starting at $2,600 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Grays Ferry apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4049 Powelton Ave, Unit B4049 Powelton Ave4BR,1.5BA$1.03
601 N 34th St, Unit 4601 N 34th St3BR,3BA$1.37
939 S Saint Bernard St, Unit Apt 1939 S Saint Bernard St2BR,1BA$1.33
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A1301 W Moyamensing Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Grey Gables312 N 33rd St4BR,1BA$1.60
2512 S Robinson St, Unit 12512 S Robinson St2BR,2BA$1.43
26 N Saint Bernard St, Unit First Floor26 N Saint Bernard St2BR,1BA$1.59
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia, PA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Grays Ferry Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 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 Grays Ferry Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Grays Ferry?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Grays Ferry is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Grays Ferry?

The cheapest apartment in Grays Ferry is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Grays Ferry costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Grays Ferry?

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 629 regular apartments in Grays Ferry 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 Grays Ferry?

Cheap apartments in Grays Ferry have an average cost of $841 which is $7,449 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.

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