Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (58 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Philadelphia West area of Philadelphia.

property at 1916 S 23rd St

1916 S 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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property at 1943 S 17th St

1943 S 17th St

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property at 1900 S 18th St

1900 S 18th St

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property at 2001 Dorrance St

2001 Dorrance St

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property at 1912 S 19th St

1912 S 19th St

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Oregon Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Arms

2619 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston 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
property at 2038 McKean St

2038 McKean St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
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South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia West area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Beechwood - Cedar Park priced from $1,155. 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 West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beechwood - Cedar ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Gateway Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,370
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio,1BA$1,500
The Baum’s Building1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia West, PA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia West area is the $1.70 price per square foot 1853 Hoffman St Model at 1853 Hoffman St, Unit 1 in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South Philadelphia West apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Enclaves starting at $2,235 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1853 Hoffman St, Unit 11853 Hoffman St4BR,3BA$1.70
The Enclaves2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.03
Way Rittenhouse2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A1301 W Moyamensing Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Beechwood - Cedar Park2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
1951 Point Breeze Avenue1951 Point Breeze Avenue - 2012BR,2BA$2.29
2204 S 15th St, Unit 22204 S 15th St1BR,1BA$1.47
1308 W Ritner St, Unit 3rd Floor1308 W Ritner St1BR,1BA$1.60
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.56
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #146

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the South Philadelphia West Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia West is under $2,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia West?

The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia West is 339 Bainbridge St which is listed at $1,360, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia West costs $7,280.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia West?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in South Philadelphia West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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