
Cheap Homes for Rent in South Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Philadelphia East area of Philadelphia.


2205 S 20th St

715 Cantrell St

2011 S 13th St

1236 Wolf St
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1410 W Ritner St

612 Winton St

2312 S 12th St

2301 S Bancroft St

2025 S 3rd St
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2118 S Broad St

2515 S 3rd St

714 W Ritner St

817 Winton St

2235 S Lambert St
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South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in South Philadelphia East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Philadelphia East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,760 | $1,195 | $2,495 |
South Philadelphia East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,043 | $1,445 | $2,695 |
South Philadelphia East 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,695 | $3,695 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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. Marine Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,120. 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 |
Marine Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,120 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,360 |
Gateway Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
Brooklawn Court | 2 bdrm 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA
As of May 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Large Model at Marine Club starting at $1,836 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Market East 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 |
Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Enclaves | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Birchwood at Parker Hall 55+ Community | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
2204 S 15th St, Unit 2 | 2204 S 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
1308 W Ritner St, Unit 3rd Floor | 1308 W Ritner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
339 Bainbridge St | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Brooklawn Court | 1 bdrm 1 bath + office | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
1948 Wolf St, Unit 1 | 1948 Wolf St | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B | 2600 S Mildred St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Philadelphia East
What type of rentals are currently available in South Philadelphia East?
There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia East, PA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $4,132. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Philadelphia East ranging from $1,195 to $3,695.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Philadelphia East?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Philadelphia East ranges from $1,195 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,206.
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