Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Grays Ferry Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (548 Rentals)

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property at 4910 Aspen St

4910 Aspen St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 141 Farson St

141 Farson St

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property at 4417 Sansom St

4417 Sansom St

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property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 531 Budd St

531 Budd St

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property at 5122 Arch St

5122 Arch St

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property at 5029 Cedar Ave

5029 Cedar Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143
property at 1232 S 26th St

1232 S 26th St

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property at 4241 Locust St

4241 Locust St

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4408 Locust St

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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. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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
Mason on ChestnutPodsStudio,$750
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
The CornerstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$940
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Grays Ferry, PA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Grays Ferry area is the $1.37 price per square foot 601 N 34th St Model at 601 N 34th St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Grays Ferry apartment is the 3839 Hamilton St Model at 3839 Hamilton St, Unit 3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.25 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.
601 N 34th St, Unit 4601 N 34th St3BR,3BA$1.37
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 33839 Hamilton St4BR,2BA$1.25
3210 Baring St, Unit 32103210 Baring St2BR,1BA$1.13
2423 S 62nd St, Unit 2 Floor Apartment2423 S 62nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
2313 Wharton St, Unit 12313 Wharton St2BR,1BA$1.52
5632 Chester Ave, Unit 2nd Floor5632 Chester Ave1BR,2BA$1.11
1740 S 58th St, Unit one1740 S 58th St2BR,1BA$1.22
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
The CornerstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

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Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $950.

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 $7,000.

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 556 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 $847 which is $6,153 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Grays Ferry.

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