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440 Old York Rd
Studio Apartments

440 Old York Rd

440 Old York RdJenkintown, PA 19046
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240 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

240 Highland Ave

240 Highland AveJenkintown, PA 19046
property at 1401 Beech Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1401 Beech Ave

Elkins ParkPA19027
property at 1600 Church Rd

$1,300 - $1,850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1600 Church Rd

WyncotePA19095

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property at 1600 Church Rd

$1,500

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1600 Church Rd, Unit B-216

1600 Church Rd
WyncotePA19095
property at 822 69th Ave

$895

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822 69th Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19126
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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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Rosewood Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood Park

1100 Tyson AveRoslyn, PA 19001

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Rosemore Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemore Gardens

218 N Easton RdGlenside, PA 19038
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615 Paxon Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Paxon Ave

615 Paxson AveWyncote, PA 19095

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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534 Church Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

534 Church Rd

534 Church RdElkins Park, PA 19027
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Jenkintown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jenkintown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jenkintown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Court Apartments in the Elkins Park neighborhood priced from $1,175. Jenkintown Gardens Apartments in the Wyncote Jenkintown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jenkintown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Jenkintown Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,199
615 Paxon AveOne Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$1,295
Greenwood Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,310
Madison Manor Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Rosedale Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,355
Lynnewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Overlook Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,391
Butler ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Mt. Vernon ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jenkintown, PA

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jenkintown area is the $1.44 price per square foot 1511 Spring Ave Model at 1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #2 - 2nd Floor in the in the Huntingdon Place neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Jenkintown apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2232 Mount Carmel Ave starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Wyncote Jenkintown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jenkintown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #2 - 2nd Floor1511 Spring Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
2232 Mount Carmel Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Elkins Park GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
17 E Glenside Ave, Unit 1 - Available 7-1-2617 E Glenside Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
Rosedale Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Towers at WyncoteStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.85
Madison Manor Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Butler ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.94
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Jenkintown Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Jenkintown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Jenkintown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Jenkintown is at Greenwood Terrace listed at $1,310.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Jenkintown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Jenkintown Apartment is $1,175 at Melrose Court Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Jenkintown is starting from $1,391 at Overlook Hills Apartments.

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