Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Holmesburg Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Keystone Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Lofts

7165 Keystone StPhiladelphia, PA 19135
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Academy Meadow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Meadow

9115 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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8381 Frankford Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

8381 Frankford Avenue

8381-8385 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Downing Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Downing Apartments

8016 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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McMenamy Suites
2 Bedroom Apartments

McMenamy Suites

4400 McMenamy StPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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St. Leo's Corner
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. Leo's Corner

4900 Unruh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19135
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Holmesburg, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 Manchester Apartments priced from $830. 8381 Frankford Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Holmesburg apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$830
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Joshua House1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1,170
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1,175
Stradford Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Holmesburg, PA

As of March 26, 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 Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Delaire Landing starting at $1,921 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Far Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Holmesburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr4556 Teesdale St2BR,1BA$1.15
Delaire LandingTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.85
Winchester Walk - RooseveltRoosevelt 22BR,1BA$1.94
8204 Ditman St, Unit Holmesburgh Apartment8204 Ditman St2BR,1BA$1.76
Manchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
4228 Cottman Ave, Unit 1st floor4228 Cottman Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Stradford Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Joshua House1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1.80
Creekview Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.96

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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

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 $1,435.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Holmesburg?

The cheapest apartment in Holmesburg is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Holmesburg costs $1,795.

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 75 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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