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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 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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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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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 West Oak Lane neighborhood priced from $1,175. Rosemore Gardens in the Wyncote Jenkintown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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
Rosemore GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Mt. Vernon ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,259
Lynnewood Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
615 Paxon AveOne Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$1,295
Jenkintown Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,349
Glenside Terrace1 Bedroom- Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1,350
Madison Manor Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Jericho Manor Apartments1BRJR1BR,1BA$1,395
Butler ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jenkintown, PA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jenkintown area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large Model at Towers at Wyncote in the in the Cedarbrook neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Jenkintown apartment is the 7841 Mill Rd Model at 7841 Mill Rd, Unit 3BR starting at $2,250 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane 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.
Towers at Wyncote1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.29
7841 Mill Rd, Unit 3BR7841 Mill Rd3BR,1BA$1.76
2232 Mount Carmel Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
331 Harrison Ave, Unit 3rd Floor331 Harrison Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
Elkins Park GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.75
100 York ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Glenside Terrace2 Bedroom - UPGRADE2BR,1BA$1.74
Rosedale Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Overlook Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jenkintown Apartments

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 $1,422 at Overlook Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Jenkintown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Jenkintown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 100 York Apartments and starts from $2,250.

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