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5237 Chester Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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PhiladelphiaPA19143

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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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Chester Lynne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Lynne Apartments

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

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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WADE Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Schuylkill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Schuylkill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. University Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Southwest Schuylkill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio,1BA$1,215
The IrvineStudio AStudio,1BA$1,219
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The ClarkA1Studio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Schuylkill area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2512 S Robinson St Model at 2512 S Robinson St, Unit 1 in the in the Bartram Gardens neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Schuylkill apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Cedar Park starting at $1,499 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Schuylkill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2512 S Robinson St, Unit 12512 S Robinson St2BR,2BA$1.43
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31
830 S 49th St, Unit 3F830 S 49th St1BR,1BA$2.00
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R1127 S 48th StStudio ,1BA$1.90
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
The IrvineStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.83
The ClarkA1Studio ,1BA$3.40
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio ,1BA$3.20
Chester PlazastudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Schuylkill, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #146

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Schuylkill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Schuylkill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Schuylkill is at Winchester Apartments listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment is $950 at Winchester Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Schuylkill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Schuylkill is starting from $1,200 at Winchester Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Schuylkill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Schuylkill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SOLO on Chestnut - 4233 and starts from $3,250.

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