Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Oak Lane Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (73 Rentals)

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6935 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19126

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1545 Medary Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19141

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property at 230 W Walnut Ln

230 W Walnut Ln

PhiladelphiaPA19144
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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
Studio Apartments

232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Treeview Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Treeview Manor Apartments

6620-6630 N 5th StPhiladelphia, PA 19126
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Vernon Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Oak Lane Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Oak Lane area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Oak Lane Court Apartments priced from $750. Oaklynne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Oak Lane apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Oaklynne0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Academia SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$855
The York House 55 PlusStudioStudio,1BA$855
113-Walnut Terrace113- Studio SmStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Fernrock ApartmentsFernrock StudioStudio,1BA$883
Hammond GardenHammond Gardens EfficiencyStudio,1BA$890
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Oak Lane, PA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Oak Lane area is the $0.70 price per square foot 704 Oak Ln Model at 704 Oak Ln, Unit B in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value West Oak Lane apartment is the 6147 Old York Rd Model at 6147 Old York Rd, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $0.72 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Oak Lane apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
704 Oak Ln, Unit B704 Oak Ln4BR,1BA$0.70
6147 Old York Rd, Unit 16147 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$0.72
5723 N 13th St, Unit 15723 N 13th St2BR,1BA$1.08
1418 67th Ave, Unit 1R1418 67th Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
619 E Chelten Ave, Unit 1619 E Chelten Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
5833 Crittenden St, Unit 1F5833 Crittenden St1BR,1BA$1.19
Spencer PlaceSpencer Place 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
The York House 55 PlusStudioStudio ,1BA$1.13
Academia SuitesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.43
Oaklynne0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #116

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Oak Lane Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Oak Lane Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Oak Lane?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Oak Lane is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Oak Lane?

The cheapest apartment in West Oak Lane is Hilltop Crescent which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Oak Lane costs $2,480.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Oak Lane?

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 36 regular apartments in West Oak Lane 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 West Oak Lane?

Cheap apartments in West Oak Lane have an average cost of $665 which is $1,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Oak Lane.

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