Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (137 Rentals)

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property at 830 South St

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property at 507 S 8th St

507 S 8th St

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property at 224 Church St

224 Church St

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130 Arch St

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property at 1019 Arch St

1019 Arch St

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property at 416 Vine St

416 Vine St

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210 Locust St

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property at 111 N 9th St

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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 Block at SoNoStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Franklin House ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Old City Apartments118 #201Studio,1BA$1,300
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of April 09, 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
Mariners Court Apartments221BR,1BA$1.19
748 S 3rd St, Unit #1748 S 3rd St2BR,1.5BA$1.48
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
706 Christian St, Unit 3706 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.65
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
834 Christian St, Unit 3rd FL834 Christian St2BR,1BA$1.76

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Riverfront, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at The Pierre listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,186 at Bainbridge Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,550 at 339 Bainbridge St.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ledger Residences and starts from $4,195.

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