Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Philadelphia/Navy Yard Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (211 Rentals)

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South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard, PA

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
505 South St, Unit 3505 South St3BR,2BA$1.11
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR420 Gaskill St2BR,1BA$1.33
748 S 3rd St, Unit #1748 S 3rd St2BR,1.5BA$1.48
1523 Ellsworth St, Unit 31523 Ellsworth St2BR,2BA$1.38
1523 Ellsworth St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
1301 W Moyamensing Ave, Unit A1301 W Moyamensing Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
514 Reed St, Unit 1514 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.56
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,149.

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 $16,080.

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 50 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 $1,602 which is $14,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Philadelphia/Navy Yard.

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