Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverfront Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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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 315 Arch St

315 Arch St, Unit 604

315 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverfront?

There are currently 710 Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, PA with pricing that ranges from $950 to $16,250. 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 $3,088.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverfront range from $1,975 to $13,380, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,045 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,795.

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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