
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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2338 S Broad St

423 Snyder Ave

2135 S 15th St

1308 W Ritner St

1117 McKean St

Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Philadelphia East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Philadelphia East Studio Apartments | $1,527 | $1,125 | $2,862 |
South Philadelphia East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $900 | $3,586 |
South Philadelphia East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,100 | $3,827 |
South Philadelphia East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $2,050 | $2,450 |
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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 Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community priced from $1,004. 1612 South St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
1612 South St | #2 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Gateway Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Brooklawn Court | 2 bdrm 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia East 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dockside Luxury Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
The Enclaves | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A | 1301 W Moyamensing Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Marine Club | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Brooklawn Court | 1 bdrm 1 bath + office | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
1948 Wolf St, Unit 2 | 1948 Wolf St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Gateway Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B | 2600 S Mildred St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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
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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 $1,004 at Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community.
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 $1,210 at Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community.
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