Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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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$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Schuylkill area is the $1.33 price per square foot 939 S Saint Bernard St Model at 939 S Saint Bernard St, Unit Apt 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Southwest Schuylkill apartment is the 2512 S Robinson St Model at 2512 S Robinson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Bartram Gardens 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.
939 S Saint Bernard St, Unit Apt 1939 S Saint Bernard St2BR,1BA$1.33
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
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio ,1BA$3.20
Chester PlazastudioStudio ,1BA$2.64
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Schuylkill

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Schuylkill?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Schuylkill, PA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $9,950. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Schuylkill ranging from $650 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Schuylkill ranges from $650 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,622.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Schuylkill range from $1,300 to $9,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,185.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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