$1,050
1 bed1 bathCondo
5913 Chestnut St 4A, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
Rentals in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500/mo
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$950
1 bed1 bathCondo
416 South 4th Street - A6, Darby, PA, 19023
$1,345
2 beds1 bath896 sqftTownhome
7007 Greenwood Ave, Upper Darby, PA, 19082
$1,300
2 beds1 bathHouse
4416 Locust Ave Unit A, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$850
Studio1 bathHouse
4416 Locust Ave Unit B, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,500
3 beds1.5 bathsHouse
4416 Locust Ave Unit C, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$995
2 beds1 bath725 sqftCondo
3037 Frankford Ave Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,000 sqftHouse
1936 Tasker Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
$1,395
3 beds1 bath1,134 sqftHouse
1500 N Frazier St, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
$1,200
2 beds1 bath858 sqftHouse
567 Allengrove Street 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19120
$850
Studio1 bathCondo
332 North 62nd Street Unit 4, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$1,300
1 bed1 bathCondo
2632 N 11th St 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19133
$1,095
2 beds1 bathCondo
5602 Ogontz Ave C42, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
$1,095
2 beds1 bathCondo
5602 Ogontz Ave D34, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
$995
1 bed1 bathCondo
5602 Ogontz Ave F54, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
$995
1 bed1 bathCondo
5602 Ogontz Ave B13, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
$1,200
1 bed1 bathCondo
1924 Geary street 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
$1,452
1 bed1 bath643 sqftCondo
1245 Ridge Ave 301, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
$1,452
1 bed1 bath566 sqftCondo
1622 Point Breeze Avenue 205, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
$1,495
Studio1 bath499 sqftCondo
224 Church Street 309, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
$1,195
1 bed1 bathCondo
2001 Federal Street 4, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,200
1 bed1 bath900 sqftHouse
916-18 W Boston St, Philadelphia, PA, 19133
$750
Studio1 bath425 sqftCondo
3140 N Broad St Unit 3R, Philadelphia, PA, 19132
$1,300
2 beds1 bath995 sqftCondo
4935 Walnut St Unit 3, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Philadelphia, PA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Philadelphia inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Philadelphia.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Philadelphia, PA
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Philadelphia, PA
Rentler currently shows 1,443 rentals in Philadelphia priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Philadelphia, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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