
Cheap Homes for Rent in Philadelphia, PA from $600 (1,075 Rentals)
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5325 Hadfield St

2941 W Diamond St

711 N Dekalb St

152 East St

124 Jamestown St

221 Wendover St

124 Burnside St

1410 N Willington St, Unit 1

4814 Cedar Ave
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2449 N Opal St

2031 N 15th St, Unit 2A

14 N 42nd St

940 E Locust Ave

2807 W Diamond St

2424 Nicholas St

4433 Frankford Ave

1612 N 30th St

1417 N 17th St, Unit 2F

1436 Montrose St
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1417 N 17th St

501 S Pleasant Pl

2826 Wharton St

20 N 52nd St

3313 N Park Ave

1121 Elmwood Ave

5050 Walnut St

1522 N Frazier St

141 W Fisher Ave

4817 Springfield Ave
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5329 Woodland Ave

4924 Parrish St

5748 Chestnut St

725 E Cornwall St

521 S 42nd St

6700 Keystone St

226 S 56TH St

1330 N 57th St

4338 Pine St

3739 Lancaster Ave

1963 Rowan St, Unit B

5029 Cedar Ave

1641 W Girard Ave

6100 Alma St

1832 N 23rd St

622 N 32nd St

551-53 Hellerman St

1609 Harrison St

5100 Lebanon Ave

1324 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 | $2,187 | $950 | $6,145 |
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,298 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,647 | $1,050 | $9,900 |
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,261 | $650 | $10,000+ |
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,430 | $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: 05/10/2025Current apartment rentals in the Philadelphia, PA area range in price from $455 to $34,000 with an overall median price of $4,734. The three Philadelphia neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Price Tract at $727, Barclay Square at $750, and Clearview at $860. 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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Price Tract | $1,350 | $727 | 19 |
Barclay Square | $1,374 | $750 | 39 |
Clearview | $1,399 | $860 | 53 |
Oxford Circle | $1,400 | $890 | 45 |
Logan | $1,450 | $800 | 71 |
Brandywine Village | $1,450 | $1,005 | 2 |
Oxford Circle Castor | $1,480 | $890 | 59 |
Crum Lynne | $1,487 | $860 | 37 |
Mayfair | $1,500 | $700 | 138 |
Near Northeast Philadelphia | $1,552 | $890 | 54 |
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 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Philadelphia area is the $0.70 price per square foot 704 Oak Ln Model at 704 Oak Ln, Unit B in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Philadelphia apartment is the 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 starting at $1,700 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the Belmont 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 | $0.70 |
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 | 2213 N 33rd St | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
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 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia
What type of rentals are currently available in Philadelphia?
There are currently 8436 Apartments for Rent in Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $455 to $34,000. There are also 2383 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Philadelphia ranging from $225 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 $225 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,910.
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 $1,000 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.
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