Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (145 Rentals)

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Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Pierre priced from $1,095. Bainbridge Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,186. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The PierreStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,186
The BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Old City Apartments124 #201Studio,1BA$1,200
Franklin House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.11 price per square foot 505 South St Model at 505 South St, Unit 3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 420 Gaskill St Model at 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR starting at $2,050 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
505 South St, Unit 3505 South St3BR,2BA$1.11
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR420 Gaskill St2BR,1BA$1.33
Dockside Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
760 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 2760 E Passyunk Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
504 South St, Unit 2F504 South St2BR,1BA$1.88
514 Reed St, Unit 1514 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.56
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2509 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.82
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverfront is under $1,360.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverfront?

The cheapest apartment in Riverfront is Bainbridge Lofts which is listed at $1,186, while the average apartment in Riverfront costs $4,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverfront?

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 52 regular apartments in Riverfront 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 Riverfront?

Cheap apartments in Riverfront have an average cost of $892 which is $3,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverfront.

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