Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (54 Rentals)

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1300 S 19th St

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1248 S 10th St

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2001 Dorrance St

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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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Oregon Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Court Apartments

1835 Johnston StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Oregon Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oregon Arms

2619 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Juniper Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Apartments

2038 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19148
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South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Smith School priced from $1,149. 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 apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,149
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,360
Marine ClubStudioStudio,1BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia, PA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den Model at Lyndon at The Curtis in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value South Philadelphia apartment is the 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wharton 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 Curtis2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den2BR,3BA$2.90
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A1301 W Moyamensing Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1522 S 13th St, Unit 2nd floor1522 S 13th St2BR,2BA$1.75
Marine Club1 Bed 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.68
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
The Baum’s Building1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.84
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B2600 S Mildred St1BR,1BA$1.80
Smith School1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.83

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South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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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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