Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkins Park, PA from $500 (140 Rentals)

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property at 7900 Old York Rd

$1,200 - $1,250

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7900 Old York Rd

Elkins ParkPA19027
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515 Stahr Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Stahr Rd

515 Stahr RdElkins Park, PA 19027

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property at 5526 N Mascher St

$900 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5526 N Mascher St

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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322 Loney St, Unit Apt 1
$1,050
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322 Loney St, Unit Apt 1

322 Loney StPhiladelphia, PA 19111
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6405 Shelbourne St, Unit 2
$1,100
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6405 Shelbourne St, Unit 2

6405 Shelbourne StPhiladelphia, PA 19111
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6008 N 12th St, Unit 1
$1,150
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6008 N 12th St, Unit 1

6008 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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property at 253 Rosemar St

$1,050 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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253 Rosemar St

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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Elkins Park, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkins Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkins Park, PA is a Studio unit found at Oak Lane Court Apartments in the West Oak Lane neighborhood priced from $750. Olney Plaza in the West Oak Lane neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkins Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Olney PlazaStudiosStudio,1BA$850
129-131 E Roosevelt Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Algon GardensAG| Studio JrStudio,1BA$900
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$938
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Oasis Manor - Senior Housing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkins Park, PA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkins Park area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Towers at Wyncote in the in the Cedarbrook neighborhood starting from $2,460. The second greatest value Elkins Park apartment is the 1511 Spring Ave Model at 1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Huntingdon Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkins Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towers at Wyncote3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #11511 Spring Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
344 E Albanus St, Unit A344 E Albanus St1BR,1BA$0.82
2115 Stenton Ave2115 Stenton Ave2BR,1BA$1.09
321 E Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 2321 E Roosevelt Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
Montclair Duplex Apartments2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.57
6535 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 36535 Rising Sun Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25
129-131 E Roosevelt Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.59

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkins Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elkins Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elkins Park is at Oak Lane Court Apartments listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkins Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkins Park Apartment is $875 at 129-131 E Roosevelt Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elkins Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkins Park is starting from $1,200 at Regency Village.

What is the most affordable Elkins Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkins Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 100 York Apartments and starts from $2,350.

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