Cheap Homes for Rent in Market East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (115 Rentals)

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property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

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120 Chestnut St

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property at 630 South St

630 South St

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property at 1442 Lombard St

1442 Lombard St

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property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 2B

50 S 2nd St
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property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 3A

50 S 2nd St
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property at 606 S 16th St

606 S 16th St, Unit 2

606 S 16th St
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property at 116 N 9th St

116 N 9th St, Unit 2F

116 N 9th St
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property at 105 S 2nd St

105 S 2nd St, Unit B

105 S 2nd St
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property at 1500 Locust St

1500 Locust St

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property at 1500 Locust St

1500 Locust St

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property at 1500 Locust St

1500 Locust St

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property at 1500 Locust St

1500 Locust St

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Market East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market East area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Market East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
1245 Ridge Avenue0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,168
The Quincy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1200 Manor ResidenceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market East area is the $1.57 price per square foot 808 N 2nd St Model at 808 N 2nd St, Unit 402 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Market East apartment is the 1325 Buttonwood St Model at 1325 Buttonwood St, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
808 N 2nd St, Unit 402808 N 2nd St3BR,2.5BA$1.57
1325 Buttonwood St, Unit 11325 Buttonwood St2BR,3.5BA$1.63
608 N 11th St, Unit 608 n. 11th608 N 11th St4BR,1BA$1.16
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
The Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.71
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
Papermill Lofts2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.54
628 N 11th St, Unit 8628 N 11th St2BR,2BA$1.73
524 S Randolph St, Unit 2524 S Randolph St2BR,1BA$1.70
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Market East

What type of rentals are currently available in Market East?

There are currently 1876 Apartments for Rent in Market East, PA with pricing that ranges from $635 to $29,995. There are also 460 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Market East ranging from $950 to $17,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Market East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Market East ranges from $950 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,337.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Market East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Market East range from $1,119 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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