Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (27 Rentals)

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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Oregon Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Arms

2619 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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1705 Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1705 Jackson St

1705 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Brush Factory Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brush Factory Lofts

1201 Jackson StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia East area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Towers priced from $1,315. 339 Bainbridge St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,360. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,315
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Brooklawn Court2 bdrm 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,425
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,613
Queen Village Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,640
The Enclaves2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$2,225
2640 S 6th St3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$2,450
777 South BroadWashington1BR,1BA$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia East area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den Model at Marine Club in the in the Market East neighborhood starting from $2,103. The second greatest value South Philadelphia East apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Enclaves starting at $2,225 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.81
The Enclaves2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.02
777 South BroadSnyder1BR,1BA$2.93
Gateway Towers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.54
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Brooklawn Court1 bdrm 1 bath + office1BR,1BA$2.04
Queen Village Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.93
2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor2038 S 4th St1BR,1BA$3.06

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Getting Around the South Philadelphia East Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 South Philadelphia East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia East Apartment is $1,315 at Gateway Towers.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Philadelphia East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia East is starting from $1,425 at Brooklawn Court.

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