$1,425
3 beds1 bath829 sqftHouse
329 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 191391424
Rentals in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,315
1 bed1 bathCondo
1705 Jackson St 5, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
$1,241
3 beds1 bathCondo
1501 W Allegheny Ave 413, Philadelphia, PA, 19132
$1,095
2 beds1 bath930 sqftHouse
6240 Wheeler Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19142
$1,500
2 beds1 bathHouse
7020 Veronica Road, Upper Darby, PA, 19082
$975
Studio1 bathCondo
6623 Haverford Ave, Commercial Commercial, Philadelphia, PA, 19151
$1,500
3 beds1 bath1,059 sqftTownhome
1813 E Madison St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
$1,425
3 beds1.5 baths1,050 sqftHouse
2524 N Marston St, Philadelphia, PA, 19132
$1,169
Studio1 bath407 sqftCondo
1300 S. 19th St. 113, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,495
1 bed1 bathCondo
300 Broadway Apt C12, Westville, NJ, 08093
$1,200
Studio1 bath400 sqftCondo
229 S 22nd St Unit 101, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
$1,020
2 beds1 bathCondo
6017 Lansdowne Ave 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19151
$1,499
2 beds1 bath700 sqftCondo
672 Franklin Place A, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
$1,195
1 bed1 bathCondo
2120 N 8th St 1, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
$1,195
Studio1 bath316 sqftApartment
2235 Washington Ave 213, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,378
1 bed1 bathApartment
1420 Point Breeze Ave 404, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$646
3 beds1 bathCondo
3911 Federal St. #3911, Pennsauken, NJ, 08110
$155
1 bed1 bathCondo
5101 Stonegate Dr. #5101, Pennsauken, NJ, 08109
$885
1 bed1 bathCondo
130 Martin Luther King Blvd. #130, Camden, NJ, 08103
$1,151
4 beds2 bathsCondo
500 N. 7th St. #500, Camden, NJ, 08102
$698
2 beds1 bathCondo
2101 Ferry Avenue #2101, Camden, NJ, 08104
$502
2 beds1 bathCondo
697 Ferry Avenue #697, Camden, NJ, 08104
$950
2 beds1 bathCondo
500 W. Chelten Avenue #500, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
$695
1 bed1 bathCondo
427 W. Chelten Avenue #427, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
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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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