Philadelphia

Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,600 get you?

AI Assisted Icon
Published on October 03, 2019
Apartments for rent in Philadelphia: What will $1,600 get you?3900 Gateway Drive | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Philadelphia?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating affordable apartments in Philadelphia if you've got up to $1,600/month earmarked for your rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions.


3900 Gateway Drive (Packer Park)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Listed at $1,545/month, this 800-square-foot two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 3900 Gateway Drive.

The apartment offers a renovated kitchen, carpeted floors and a dishwasher. The building features assigned parking and on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the complete listing here.)

1415 N. 31st St. (Brewerytown)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 1415 N. 31st St. It's listed for $1,599/month for its 736 square feet.

The building has secured entry and assigned parking. In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $300 pet fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, is very bikeable and has good transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

2321 Fitzwater St. (Graduate Hospital)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Here's a 510-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2321 Fitzwater St. that's going for $1,510/month.

In the apartment, you can expect in-unit laundry, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting and a dishwasher. The building boasts secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

4000 Presidential Blvd. (Wynnefield Heights)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, check out this 720-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 4000 Presidential Blvd. It's listed for $1,510/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a fireplace. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

1203 Germantown Ave. (Old Kensington)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 1203 Germantown Ave. It's listed for $1,525/month for its 412 square feet.

Look for a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the apartment. The building has garage parking and secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $350 dog fee and a $350 cat fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

Working with a tight budget? Here are the cheapest rentals recently listed in Philadelphia.


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.