Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Powelton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (221 Rentals)

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4241 Locust St

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Powelton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Powelton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Powelton area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Powelton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
Mason on ChestnutPodsStudio,$750
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$955
44WestStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Cedar Park HomeStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Fairfax ApartmentsStudio | Renovated JRStudio,1BA$1,145
West Lofts ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Netherlands1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio,1BA$1,194

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Powelton, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Powelton area is the $1.37 price per square foot 601 N 34th St Model at 601 N 34th St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Powelton apartment is the 3 Model at West Village starting at $1,980 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Powelton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
601 N 34th St, Unit 4601 N 34th St3BR,3BA$1.37
West Village33BR,2BA$1.24
3839 Hamilton St, Unit 33839 Hamilton St4BR,2BA$1.25
3210 Baring St, Unit 32103210 Baring St2BR,1BA$1.13
731 N 35th Street TownhomesNOC23BR,3BA$1.45
631 N Preston St, Unit 2631 N Preston St2BR,2BA$1.63
Grey Gables312 N 33rd St4BR,1BA$1.60
4055 Spruce St2A2BR,1BA$1.63
The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)2 x 2 Standard2BR,3BA$1.51
Mt Vernon Manor Phase IIMt. Vernon II2BR,1BA$1.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Powelton, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Powelton, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Powelton Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

97 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

90 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Powelton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Powelton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Powelton is under $1,194.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Powelton?

The cheapest apartment in Powelton is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Powelton costs $7,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Powelton?

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 280 regular apartments in Powelton 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 Powelton?

Cheap apartments in Powelton have an average cost of $983 which is $6,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Powelton.

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