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property at 1401 Beech Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1401 Beech Ave

Elkins ParkPA19027
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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Chelbourne Plaza
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Chelbourne Plaza

46 Township Line RdElkins Park, PA 19027
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property at 2145 Elkins Ave

$900 - $2,100

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2145 Elkins Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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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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1320 W Somerville AvePhiladelphia, PA 19141
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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
Stenton ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$899
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Algon GardensAG| Studio JrStudio,1BA$900
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Oasis Manor - Senior Housing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$955
Academia SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$972

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkins Park, PA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkins Park area is the $1.33 price per square foot 227 Roslyn Ave Model at 227 Roslyn Ave, Unit 2nd fl in the in the Willow Grove Park Mall neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Elkins Park apartment is the 2100 65th Ave Model at 2100 65th Ave, Unit A starting at $1,450 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane 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.
227 Roslyn Ave, Unit 2nd fl227 Roslyn Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
2100 65th Ave, Unit A2100 65th Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
5719 N Park Ave, Unit 2ndflapt5719 N Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Mandela Apartments2bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Wyncote HouseTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Montclair Duplex Apartments2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.57
6535 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 36535 Rising Sun Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Beds, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 $1,000 at Ivy Hill Gardens.

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 $1,150 at Wadsworth Manor.

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 $2,250.

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