Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wister Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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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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Grange Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grange Apartments

5800 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Hampshire House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

5008 McKean AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144

Wister, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wister Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wister area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Regency Village priced from $825. Q Wayne Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Wister apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
Church Lane Court ApartmentsChurch Lane Court - Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wister, PA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wister area is the $0.72 price per square foot 6147 Old York Rd Model at 6147 Old York Rd, Unit 1 in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Wister apartment is the 5352 Lena St Model at 5352 Lena St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wister apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6147 Old York Rd, Unit 16147 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$0.72
5352 Lena St, Unit A5352 Lena St3BR,2BA$1.20
4840 Old York Rd, Unit Apt.24840 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$0.90
5031 Portico St, Unit FL 2nd5031 Portico St2BR,1BA$1.36
53 W Maplewood Mall, Unit 253 W Maplewood Mall3BR,1.5BA$1.41
4912 N Marvine St, Unit 1st Floor A4912 N Marvine St1BR,1BA$1.24
Willow Court ApartmentsBeautiful Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
4933 Royal St, Unit For all units4933 Royal St1BR,1BA$1.58
1126-2 W Rockland St, Unit FL 21126-2 W Rockland St1BR,1BA$1.65
1124 W Rockland St, Unit 31124 W Rockland St1BR,1BA$1.56

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Wister, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #138

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wister Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wister?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wister is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wister?

The cheapest apartment in Wister is Hilltop Crescent which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Wister costs $1,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wister?

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 6 regular apartments in Wister 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 Wister?

Cheap apartments in Wister have an average cost of $156 which is $1,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wister.

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