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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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property at 101 N 58th St

101 N 58th St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 5122 Arch St

5122 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19139

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

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property at 2115 N 63rd St

2115 N 63rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19151
property at 5310 Market St

5310 Market St

PhiladelphiaPA19139
property at 432 N 64th St

432 N 64th St

PhiladelphiaPA19151
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Philadelphia?

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

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

The cheapest apartment in West Philadelphia is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in West Philadelphia costs $8,290.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 369 regular apartments in West 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 West Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in West Philadelphia have an average cost of $705 which is $7,585 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.