Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (56 Rentals)

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1532 S Broad St
$1,0501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1532 S Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19146
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1300 S 19th St
$1,250Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1300 S 19th St

Philadelphia, PA 19146
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1117 McKean St
$1,3001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1117 McKean St

Philadelphia, PA 19148
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1837 E Passyunk Ave
$1,3501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1837 E Passyunk Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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720-730 Tasker St
1 Bedroom Apartments

720-730 Tasker St

720-730 Tasker StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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The Breeze Building
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Breeze Building

1501 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,250
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lyndon at The Curtis in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 1301 W Moyamensing Ave Model at 1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Marconi Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lyndon at The Curtis3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A1301 W Moyamensing Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1130 Dickinson St, Unit 21130 Dickinson St1BR,1BA$1.35
1711 Mifflin St, Unit 1st floor1711 Mifflin St1BR,1BA$1.50
Beekman Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.16
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
1003 S 3rd St, Unit 11003 S 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.87
509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2509 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.90
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1912 Jackson St, Unit 2nd fl1912 Jackson St1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #138

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Philadelphia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Philadelphia is at Smith School listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Philadelphia Apartment is $1,334 at Smith School.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Philadelphia is starting from $1,550 at 339 Bainbridge St.

What is the most affordable South Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2640 S 6th St and starts from $2,450.

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