Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Port Richmond Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 3259 Potter St

3259 Potter St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2201 Castor Ave

2201 Castor Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2701 Tulip St

2701 Tulip St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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3525 Kensington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Kensington Ave

3525 Kensington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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3439 Frankford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3439 Frankford Ave

3439 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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East Tioga Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Tioga Lofts

2215 E Tioga StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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The Pump House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pump House

2157 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Castor Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castor Lofts

3701 Sepviva StPhiladelphia, PA 19137
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2046 E Lehigh Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2046 E Lehigh Ave

2046 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Theatre Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Theatre Place

3037-3043 Richmond StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Port Richmond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Port Richmond area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Kirkbride Arts Apartments priced from $1,075. Collins Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. Here are the most affordable Port Richmond apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kirkbride Arts Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,075
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom Loft+Studio,1BA$1,160
Hagert and YorkS3-HStudio,1BA$1,280
Corner 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,411

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Port Richmond, PA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Port Richmond area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Richmond Square in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Port Richmond apartment is the Two Bedroom Residence Model at Corner 2nd starting at $3,150 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Port Richmond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Richmond Square2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.16
Corner 2ndTwo Bedroom Residence2BR,2BA$2.44
3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor3269 Kensington ave2BR,1BA$1.28
The Pump House2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.10
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio ,1BA$1.49
1925 E Ontario St, Unit Floor 2nd1925 E Ontario St1BR,1BA$1.47
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor2568 Salmon St1BR,1BA$1.71
Collins LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41
3219 Tilton St, Unit 2nd Floor3219 Tilton St1BR,1BA$2.44
Kirkbride Arts Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #101

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Port Richmond Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Port Richmond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Port Richmond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Port Richmond is under $1,411.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Port Richmond?

The cheapest apartment in Port Richmond is 3400 J st which is listed at $1,290, while the average apartment in Port Richmond costs $4,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Port Richmond?

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 187 regular apartments in Port Richmond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Port Richmond?

Cheap apartments in Port Richmond have an average cost of $2,789 which is $1,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Port Richmond.

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