$1,000
2 beds1 bath967 sqftCondo
3733 North Carlisle Street - 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19140
Rentals in Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500/mo
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$950
1 bed1 bath638 sqftHouse
6040 Ogontz Avenue 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19141
$1,399
1 bed1 bath403 sqftCondo
630 North 7th Street B, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
$1,426
Studio1 bathCondo
1203 Germantown Ave #A519, Philadelphia, PA, 19122
$875
Studio1 bathCondo
533 Budd St 3B, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,100
1 bed1 bath450 sqftCondo
1839 N 33rd St Unit 2R, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
$1,050
Studio1 bath230 sqftCondo
3620 Baring Street Unit 2M, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$875
Studio1 bathApartment
4209 Chester Ave # A6, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,260
Studio1 bathCondo
1325 Lee Street 300, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
$1,325
1 bed1 bath600 sqftCondo
4627 E. Thompson 1 Bed, Philadelphia, PA, 19137
$1,100
1 bed1 bath525 sqftCondo
4800 Brown Street 312, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$1,100
1 bed1 bath625 sqftCondo
1163 S Cleveland St - a, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,295
1 bed1 bath625 sqftCondo
437 W School House Ln Apt B-09, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
$1,251
Studio1 bath391 sqftCondo
1300 S. 19th St. 210, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$1,125
1 bed1 bath508 sqftCondo
7248 Rising Sun Avenue 1 Bedrooms, Philadelphia, PA, 19111
$1,250
Studio1 bath398 sqftCondo
922 N Broad Street Studios, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
$1,435
1 bed1 bath443 sqftCondo
901 Leland St - The Crown on Leland unit 507, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
$1,120
1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo
4800 Brown Street 105, Philadelphia, PA, 19139
$1,200
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
1844 W Master St Unit 2, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
$1,250
2 beds1 bath800 sqftCondo
1844 W Master St Unit 3, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
$875
1 bed1 bathCondo
1209 S. 58th Street Unit 4D, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
$875
Studio1 bathApartment
4209 Chester Ave # B7, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$875
Studio1 bathApartment
4209 Chester Ave # A11, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
$1,398
1 bed1 bathApartment
1420 Point Breeze Ave 401, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
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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 1,444 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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