Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (496 Rentals)

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property at 4910 Aspen St

4910 Aspen St

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141 Farson St

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4417 Sansom St

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531 Budd St

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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Student Housing - Newly Renovated priced from $645. Mason on Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Student Housing - Newly Renovated4 BEDROOM/2 BATH4BR,2BA$645
Mason on ChestnutPodsStudio,$750
Overbrook TowerStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Elm On 63rdPremier 3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$824
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
Lansdowne Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$869
Barclay Square ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Philadelphia, PA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Philadelphia area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at 833 N 63rd St in the in the Wynnefield neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value West Philadelphia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Lofts at Brewerytown starting at $1,699 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
833 N 63rd St2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$0.80
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
411 N 60th St, Unit B411 N 60th St3BR,1BA$1.00
5850 Chestnut St, Unit 2ND FLOOR5850 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$0.91
5938 Walnut St, Unit 5938 Walnut Street #25938 Walnut St2BR,1BA$1.08
5415 Diamond St, Unit 1st Floor5415 Diamond St1BR,1BA$0.92
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
5133 Parrish St, Unit 2nd floor5133 Parrish St2BR,1BA$1.00
Cedar Park Homebed2BR,1BA$1.00
The Legacy at Drexel Arms4x24BR,2BA$0.74

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West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including West Philadelphia, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $870.

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 $7,000.

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 9,560 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 $701 which is $6,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Philadelphia.

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