Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (78 Rentals)

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Anthony Wayne II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Anthony Wayne II

1701 S 28th StPhiladelphia, PA 19145
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Chester Hall
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Hall

4205 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
Student Housing
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Raleigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raleigh Apartments

4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Gardens
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Gardens

506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Korman Residential
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korman Residential

8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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The Lexington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lexington

4207 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chester Lynne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Lynne Apartments

4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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The Emerson
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emerson

4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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504 S 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

504 S 41st St

504 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Southwest Philadelphia, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Southwest Philadelphia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Southwest Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Winchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Southwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$869
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Revere Crossing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$985
Cedar Park Homebed2BR,1BA$1,000
Spring Village Apartmentsg61BR,1BA$1,026
Larchwood Garden Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,091

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Philadelphia area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2423 S 62nd St Model at 2423 S 62nd St, Unit 2 Floor Apartment in the in the Bartram Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,480. The second greatest value Southwest Philadelphia apartment is the bed Model at Cedar Park Home starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2423 S 62nd St, Unit 2 Floor Apartment2423 S 62nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
Cedar Park Homebed2BR,1BA$1.00
5632 Chester Ave, Unit 2nd Floor5632 Chester Ave1BR,2BA$1.11
1740 S 58th St, Unit one1740 S 58th St2BR,1BA$1.22
30 Cherry St30 Cherry St1BR,1BA$1.69
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
5650 Elmwood Ave, Unit 25650 Elmwood Ave1BR,1BA$1.61
1002 Pembroke Ave, Unit A1002 Pembroke Ave1BR,1BA$1.68
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #149

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Philadelphia is under $1,091.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Philadelphia is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in Southwest Philadelphia costs $2,476.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 6,114 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Philadelphia have an average cost of $1,663 which is $813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Philadelphia.

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