Renting in Philadelphia: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

Renting in Philadelphia: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?519 West Kings St. | Photo: Apartment Guide
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Published on June 21, 2019

Finding a quality spot for a reasonable price can be a challenge if you're apartment hunting on a budget. So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Philadelphia look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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4417 Pine St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 4417 Pine St. in Spruce Hill, is listed for $635/month for its 175 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find carpeted floors; there's also assigned parking and on-site laundry available. Cats and dogs are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

1219 W. Dauphin St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 1219 W. Dauphin St. in Hartranft, which, at 1,546 square feet, is also going for $635/month.

The apartment comes with air conditioning. Pets are not welcome. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

2125 N. 19th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this townhouse at 2125 N. 19th St. in Stanton, listed at $650/month.

In the unit, expect to find air conditioning. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the listing here.)

3537 Joyce St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 3537 Joyce St. in Harrowgate, is listed for $675/month for its 900 square feet.

The residence includes air conditioning and a renovated kitchen. Cats and dogs are not allowed. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is quite walkable, is quite bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)

519 W. Kings St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

And here's a studio apartment at 519 W. Kings St. in Germantown Westside, which is going for $700/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry. In the unit, look for hardwood flooring. Cats are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)


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