Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (20 Rentals)

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property at 630 South St

630 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 3A

50 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 2B

50 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 116 N 9th St

116 N 9th St, Unit 2F

116 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1435 S 7th St

1435 S 7th St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 105 S 2nd St

105 S 2nd St, Unit B

105 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106

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property at 315 Arch St

315 Arch St, Unit 604

315 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19106

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 Block at SoNo priced from $1,199. Old City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Block at SoNoStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Old City Apartments118 #201Studio,1BA$1,200
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,386
The Shirt Corner Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,472

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.93 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Dockside Luxury Apartments in the in the Market East neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the 22 Model at Mariners Court Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Poplar 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.
Dockside Luxury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Mariners Court Apartments221BR,1BA$1.19
11 Cooper2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.83
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
Papermill Lofts2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.54
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
524 S 3rd St, Unit Fist fl524 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
619 Fitzwater St, Unit 2619 Fitzwater St2BR,1BA$2.00
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 699 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $25,700. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverfront ranging from $1,200 to $9,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverfront ranges from $1,200 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,787.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.