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property at 412 Lindley Ave

$950

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412 Lindley Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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$1,125

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5850 N 13th St, Unit 306

5850 N 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19141

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property at 7934 Forrest Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7934 Forrest Ave, Unit Unit 2

7934 Forrest Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19150

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Elkins Park, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkins Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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$850
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900
Tyson Arms ApartmentsTyson Arms ApartmentsStudio,1BA$910
YONOStudioStudio,1BA$945
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$950
Downing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkins Park, PA and Nearby

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkins Park area is the $0.80 price per square foot 5665 E Wister St Model at 5665 E Wister St in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Elkins Park apartment is the 1511 Spring Ave Model at 1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #1 starting at $2,295 with a $1.48 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.
5665 E Wister St5665 E Wister St2BR,1BA$0.80
1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #11511 Spring Ave2BR,1BA$1.48
311 Nice Ave, Unit B311 Nice Ave3BR,1BA$1.38
5950 Bennington St, Unit 2nd Floor5950 Bennington St1BR,1BA$1.09
Wyncote HouseTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.51
143 Delphine St143 Delphine St2BR,1BA$1.40
Stenton Gardens1BR Gold1BR,1BA$1.35
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25
2100 65th Ave2100 65th Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
5535 Crowson St, Unit 2nd Fl - B3 - SRO5535 Crowson StStudio ,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkins Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Elkins Park?

There are currently 350 Apartments for Rent in Elkins Park, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,890. There are also 158 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elkins Park ranging from $600 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elkins Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elkins Park ranges from $600 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,928.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elkins Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elkins Park range from $1,300 to $2,690, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,111 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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