
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (182 Rentals)
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1913 S 20th St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

Universal Court 1

338 S 16th St

1180 S 10th St, Unit 2r

2600 S Mildred St, Unit Apt B

1521 S Broad St, Unit 2F

1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL

1232 S 26th St

1200 Point Breeze Ave

2235 S 15th St

2208 S 15th St

1534 S 4th St

131 Pemberton St

1308 Pine St

2047 S 19th St, Unit 2A

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

752 S 9th St

2115 S 20th St

1526 Mifflin St

1829 McKean St

2050 Dickinson St

2338 S 16th St

2315 S 15th St

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

1923 S 7th St

1300 S 19th St

708 S 5th St

901 Clinton St

423 Snyder Ave

1015 Annin St, Unit 3fl

2135 S 15th St

2000 Mercy St

834 Christian St, Unit 3rd FL

Marine Club

Fitler Commons

2224 Moore St

1321-23 Spruce St

2201 Washington Ave

Gateway Towers

The Drake

1122 E Passyunk Ave

509 Reed St, Unit Apt 2

830 South St
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Studio Apartments | $1,672 | $795 | $3,357 |
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $805 | $4,935 |
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,928 | $970 | $10,000+ |
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,278 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,293 | $1,241 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 182 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
1433 Spruce St | Studio - 3M | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Dickinson Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, PA
As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard area is the $1.11 price per square foot 505 South St Model at 505 South St, Unit 3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartment is the 420 Gaskill St Model at 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR starting at $2,050 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Philadelphia/Navy Yard apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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505 South St, Unit 3 | 505 South St | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR | 420 Gaskill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
760 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 2 | 760 E Passyunk Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
508 South St, Unit 300 | 508 South St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
2313 Wharton St, Unit 1 | 2313 Wharton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor | 1529 S 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
514 Reed St, Unit 1 | 514 Reed St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL | 1025 S 8th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?
The cheapest apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard costs $3,387.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard?
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 48 regular apartments in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard 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/Navy Yard?
Cheap apartments in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard have an average cost of $1,512 which is $1,875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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