
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmesburg Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (22 Rentals)
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The Revere Apartments

4328 Cottman Ave

Creekview Terrace Apartments

Tolbut 4409

Stradford Arms

Northeast Apartments

7124 Ditman St

4560 Vista St, Unit Apt 1 unit 1
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7900 Frankford Ave

7201 Edmund St

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8423 Torresdale Ave
Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Holmesburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Holmesburg Studio Apartments | $1,560 | $1,069 | $3,141 |
Holmesburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $895 | $4,340 |
Holmesburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,095 | $5,106 |
Holmesburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,965 | $1,965 |
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Cheapest Available Holmesburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Holmesburg area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 8381 Frankford Avenue priced from $1,045. The Revere Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Holmesburg apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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8381 Frankford Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
The Revere Apartments | Studio (Towers) | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Creekview Terrace Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
Tolbut 4409 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
Stradford Arms | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmesburg, PA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Holmesburg area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4556 Teesdale St Model at 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Holmesburg apartment is the 4400 McMenamy St Model at 4400 McMenamy St, Unit Mcmennamy Suites starting at $1,300 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Holmesburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr | 4556 Teesdale St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
4400 McMenamy St, Unit Mcmennamy Suites | 4400 McMenamy St | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
8204 Ditman St, Unit Holmesburgh Apartment | 8204 Ditman St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
4228 Cottman Ave, Unit 1st floor | 4228 Cottman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
4507 Disston St, Unit 1 | 4507 Disston St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
4560 Vista St, Unit Apt 1 unit 1 | 4560 Vista St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Northeast Apartments | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
8381 Frankford Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Stradford Arms | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Joshua House | 1 Bedroom Jr. | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Getting Around the Holmesburg Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
69 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
62 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Holmesburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Holmesburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Holmesburg is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Holmesburg?
The cheapest apartment in Holmesburg is 8381 Frankford Avenue which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Holmesburg costs $1,965.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Holmesburg?
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 1 regular apartments in Holmesburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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