$1,193
Studio1 bathCondo
234 N 3rd Street 403, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Rentals in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,500
2 beds1 bath914 sqftHouse
4063 Balwynne Park Road 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,200 sqftHouse
5335 Willows Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
$890
Studio2 baths600 sqftCondo
1432 N Broad St Studio, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
$950
Studio1 bathApartment
506 S 41st St 3J, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,350
3 beds1 bathCondo
305 S 4th St 2, Darby, PA, 19023
$1,250
1 bed1 bathCondo
4891 Stenton Ave 308, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
$1,065
1 bed1 bathCondo
4891 Stenton Ave 217, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
$1,195
1 bed1 bathCondo
1873 E Tulpehocken St 1F, Philadelphia, PA, 19138
$1,400
2 beds1 bathCondo
669 N 39th St 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,300
1 bed1 bathCondo
2216 N Franklin St 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19133
$1,500
2 beds2 bathsCondo
2126 N Percy St 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
$1,400
2 beds2 bathsCondo
1312 S Corlies St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,295
2 beds2 baths950 sqftCondo
843 South Cecil Street Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
$1,379
Studio1 bath428 sqftCondo
2101 Washington Avenue 543, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,475
3 beds1 bath934 sqftHouse
5915 Irving St, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$1,495
2 beds1 bathCondo
2641 Cranston Road Unit 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
$1,495
2 beds1 bathCondo
2641 Cranston Road Unit 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
$1,500
1 bed1 bath502 sqftCondo
4902 Spruce St 201, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$1,500
3 beds1 bathCondo
2062 E Stella St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
$1,500
Studio1 bathCondo
747-00 S 2nd St 2R, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
$1,125
1 bed1 bathCondo
4100 Parkside ave 1E, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$925
1 bed1 bath1 sqftCondo
6425 Argyle St 3RD FLOOR, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
$1,000
1 bed1 bathCondo
3927 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
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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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