Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (47 Rentals)

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1242 S 51st St, Unit 1

1242 S 51st St
PhiladelphiaPA19143
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1007 S 46th St

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Southwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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. Lansdowne Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $838. 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
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$838
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Revere Crossing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$985
Spring Village Apartmentsg61BR,1BA$1,026
Cedar Park HomeStudioStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA

As of March 28, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Park Home starting at $1,850 with a $1.85 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 Home2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
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
1002 Pembroke Ave, Unit A1002 Pembroke Ave1BR,1BA$1.68
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
International CityStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Philadelphia?

There are currently 289 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $869 to $16,663. There are also 124 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Philadelphia ranging from $849 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Philadelphia ranges from $849 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,651.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia range from $1,300 to $15,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,185.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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