Cheap Homes for Rent in Wharton Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (83 Rentals)

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property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1912 S 19th St

1912 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 630 South St

630 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1442 Lombard St

1442 Lombard St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 338 Lombard St

338 Lombard St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 3A

50 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 50 S 2nd St

50 S 2nd St, Unit 2B

50 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 606 S 16th St

606 S 16th St, Unit 2

606 S 16th St
PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1714 Snyder Ave

1714 Snyder Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19145
property at 630 Moore St

630 Moore St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 1622 S Front St

1622 S Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19148
property at 105 S 2nd St

105 S 2nd St, Unit B

105 S 2nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106

Wharton, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wharton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wharton area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Wharton apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
2220 Spruce StstudioStudio,1BA$995
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,000
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wharton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 505 South St Model at 505 South St, Unit 3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Wharton apartment is the 420 Gaskill St Model at 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR starting at $2,050 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wharton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
505 South St, Unit 3505 South St3BR,2BA$1.11
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR420 Gaskill St2BR,1BA$1.33
748 S 3rd St, Unit #1748 S 3rd St2BR,1.5BA$1.48
1523 Ellsworth St, Unit 31523 Ellsworth St2BR,2BA$1.38
706 Christian St, Unit 3706 Christian St1BR,1BA$1.65
514 Reed St, Unit 1514 Reed St1BR,1BA$1.56
1529 S 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1529 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.63
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL1025 S 8th St1BR,1BA$1.33
834 Christian St, Unit 3rd FL834 Christian St2BR,1BA$1.76
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wharton

What type of rentals are currently available in Wharton?

There are currently 1491 Apartments for Rent in Wharton, PA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $16,663. There are also 249 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wharton ranging from $950 to $9,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Wharton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wharton ranges from $950 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,755.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Wharton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Wharton range from $1,119 to $15,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,241.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.