
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (35 Rentals)


1534 S 4th St

1153 E Passyunk Ave

2315 S 15th St

1526 Mifflin St

2135 S 15th St

1308 W Ritner St

1308 W Ritner St, Unit 3rd Floor

1420 Point Breeze Ave

2037 S 4th St, Unit 1
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2038 S 4th St, Unit 2038 2nd floor

1117 McKean St

1248 S 10th St

1236 S 10th St

339 Bainbridge St

2655 S 3rd St

1837 E Passyunk Ave

1015 Annin St, Unit 3fl

1126 E Passyunk Ave

2001 Dorrance St

417 Dickinson St, Unit 1F

2111 S Iseminger St

2109 S Iseminger St

Marine Club

2206 S Broad St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
South Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,671 | $1,000 | $2,785 |
South Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $900 | $3,763 |
South Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $1,125 | $8,438 |
South Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,502 | $2,050 | $8,059 |
South Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $2,150 | $2,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia is Smith School which is listed at $1,334, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia costs $2,903.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia?
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 23 regular apartments in South Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Philadelphia?
Cheap apartments in South Philadelphia have an average cost of $1,338 which is $1,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia.
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