Direct answer: The cheapest no-fee areas in Philadelphia in the current NoFeeNest dataset are philadelphia, pa, Elkins Park, PA, Temple univercity. These areas have median no-fee asking rents from $550/mo, using only neighborhoods with at least three priced listings.
| Metric | Current data |
|---|---|
| philadelphia, pa | $550/mo median (6 listings) |
| Elkins Park, PA | $900/mo median (3 listings) |
| Temple univercity | $900/mo median (3 listings) |
Budget search notes
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