$109,000

You can't beat this price for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that is still well-maintained. The home is in Germantown, a lovely neighborhood that's still in city limits, and it's 824 square feet. There's also a small back patio and a new roof.

$169,900

Over in East Falls, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home clocks in at 783 square feet. It lacks central air, but otherwise everything is in pretty good shape for a first-time buyer or new family. Plus, it's mere walking distance from the many bike trails and Kelly Drive, and there's a south-facing backyard.

$174,900

This is by far the biggest starter home for sale on this list, so it may come as no surprise that it's in West Philly, where smaller price tags can often buy you a ton of space. The recently renovated home features three bedrooms and 1.5 baths, and all of the systems are brand new. So is the roof. It's also just a few blocks from the El.

$180,000

This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is in Manayunk, and it's actually two combined lots. That means plenty of outdoor space for pets, kids, entertaining, etc. First-time buyers looking for some R&R might like to know that it's also on a quiet dead-end street.

$183,900

This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is located in the rapidly gentrifying Point Breeze. It was last rehabbed five years ago, and it looks pretty move-in ready. Kitchen might need some work, but that's a project that be can be saved for later.

$194,900

In East Passyunk, where the median list price of homes are just under $300,000, this renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is waiting for a buyer. It's undergone four small pricechops since first listing in January. But you can't beat the location: It's a block or two from the Bok building and a short walk to the Broad Street Line and the foodie-friendly East Passyunk Avenue.

$250,000
This adorable Trinity in Queen Village is ideal for the duo looking to try that whole Tiny Homes movement. It's a cozy 538 square feet and features one bedroom and one bath, but as any Trinity-fan will tell you, the price tag buys you an entire house. Plus, there's a private back patio.

$349,000

Before balking at the price tag, remember: This Trinity is located in Rittenhouse Square, home to the many multi-million dollar penthouses in the sky. So for less than $400,000, you can buy a 2-bedroom, 1-bath rowhome that even comes with its own city mural.