
Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $500 (922 Rentals)
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2941 W Diamond St

711 N Dekalb St

5325 Hadfield St

152 East St

124 Jamestown St

221 Wendover St

124 Burnside St

1716 W Erie Ave

5604 Cedar Ave
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4814 Cedar Ave

2449 N Opal St

2031 N 15th St, Unit 2A

940 E Locust Ave

5025 Chester Ave

5916 Germantown Ave

4433 Frankford Ave

2233 N Park Ave

1612 N 30th St

1436 Montrose St
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1417 N 17th St, Unit 2F

1417 N 17th St

6041 Vine St

6020 Upland St

3313 N Park Ave

501 S Pleasant Pl

5050 Walnut St

1121 Elmwood Ave

1522 N Frazier St

5329 Woodland Ave

4924 Parrish St

5748 Chestnut St

521 S 42nd St

544 W Pike St

226 S 56TH St

5165 Saul St

565 Van Kirk St

6700 Keystone St

4338 Pine St

1330 N 57th St

1963 Rowan St, Unit B

3739 Lancaster Ave

2926 N Stillman St

1641 W Girard Ave

622 N 32nd St

1609 Harrison St

5100 Lebanon Ave

725 E Cornwall St

1324 Locust St

150 E Courtland St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,177 | $900 | $6,145 |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,269 | $950 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,576 | $500 | $9,900 |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,296 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,457 | $1,111 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,900 | $4,900 | $4,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Philadelphia, PA
Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Philadelphia, PA area range in price from $500 to $17,900 with an overall median price of $3,815. The three Philadelphia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Barclay Square at $1,050, Juniata Park Feltonville at $895, and Beverly Hills at $1,050. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Philadelphia Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Barclay Square | $1,500 | $1,050 | 13 |
Juniata Park Feltonville | $1,500 | $895 | 20 |
Beverly Hills | $1,500 | $1,050 | 12 |
Allegheny West | $1,600 | $700 | 39 |
East Oak Lane | $1,625 | $1,150 | 8 |
Tioga Nicetown | $1,625 | $700 | 31 |
Oak Lane East Oak Lane | $1,650 | $1,450 | 4 |
Millbourne | $1,795 | $700 | 55 |
Buckman Village | $1,800 | $1,600 | 3 |
Castor | $1,800 | $1,100 | 10 |
Cheapest Available Philadelphia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older in the West Mount Airy neighborhood priced from $455. Temple Crossing in the Poplar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Philadelphia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $455 |
Temple Crossing | Spring Move-In Near Temple University | 4BR,2BA | $620 |
Student Housing - Newly Renovated | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Temple Apartments | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $695 |
1537-41 Seybert | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia area is the $0.78 price per square foot 704 Oak Ln Model at 704 Oak Ln, Unit B in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Philadelphia apartment is the 1201 N Howard St Model at 1201 N Howard St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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704 Oak Ln, Unit B | 704 Oak Ln | 4BR,1BA | $0.78 |
1201 N Howard St, Unit 3 | 1201 N Howard St | 2BR,1BA | $0.68 |
6147 Old York Rd, Unit 1 | 6147 Old York Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.72 |
376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor, Unit Second floor | 376 Beverly Boulevard 2nd floor | 2BR,1BA | $0.65 |
5218 Gainor Rd, Unit #2 | 5218 Gainor Rd | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
732 W Erie Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 732 W Erie Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
The Brownstones at Diamond Street | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.74 |
Temple Crossing | Spring Move-In Near Temple University | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
The Legacy at Drexel Arms | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.74 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia?
There are currently 8427 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $29,995. There are also 2347 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia ranging from $500 to $17,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Philadelphia?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Philadelphia ranges from $500 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,905.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Philadelphia?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Philadelphia range from $599 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.