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

Renting in Philadelphia: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?4048 N. Eighth St. | Photo: Zumper
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Published on September 25, 2019

If you're apartment hunting, you know how hard it can be to find a good option for a reasonable price. So what does the low-end pricing 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 price-conscious 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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519 W. Kings St.

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

This studio apartment, situated at 519 W. Kings St. in Germantown Westside, is listed for $700/month.

In the unit, you're promised central heating, high ceilings and hardwood flooring. On-site laundry is listed as a building amenity. Cats are permitted.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is very walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1213 W. Dauphin St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, situated at 1213 W. Dauphin St. in Hartranft, is listed for $735/month.

The unit has hardwood flooring and an eat-in kitchen. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is friendly for those on foot, is bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the listing here.)

4048 N. Eighth St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom space at 4048 N. Eighth St. in the Hunting Park, which, with 555 square feet, is going for $750/month.

You'll get hardwood flooring and air conditioning in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

1901 E. Pacific St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Over at 1901 E. Pacific St. in Harrowgate, there's this 550-square-foot studio apartment, that's also going for $750/month.

The apartment includes central heating. Pets are not allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(View the listing here.)


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