Cheap Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, PA from $300 (258 Rentals)

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property at 25 Montrose Ave

$1,250 - $2,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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25 Montrose Ave

Bryn MawrPA19010
property at 261 N York St

$1,250 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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261 N York St

PottstownPA19464

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property at 332 Green St

$1,300 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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332 Green St

NorristownPA19401

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Cheapest Available Montgomery County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montgomery County, PA is a Studio unit found at 199 W City Ave in the Belmont neighborhood priced from $980. Birchwood at Ambler (62+ Senior Community) in the Wynmere Hunt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,005. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montgomery County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
199 W City AveBStudio,1BA$980
Birchwood at Ambler (62+ Senior Community)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,005
Bridgeport SuitesStudio BalconyStudio,1BA$1,079
Fox Chase GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Mt. Airy PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,165
Melrose Court Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Park PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
221 W Main St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,225
Bryn Mawr GablesEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montgomery County, PA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montgomery County area is the $1.26 price per square foot Apartment D Model at Creekside at Mainland in the starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Montgomery County apartment is the 653 Chain St Model at 653 Chain St, Unit 3 starting at $1,350 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Jeffersonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montgomery County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekside at MainlandApartment D1BR,1.5BA$1.26
653 Chain St, Unit 3653 Chain St2BR,1BA$0.84
1511 Spring Ave, Unit Apartment #11511 Spring Ave2BR,1BA$1.45
1212 E Philadelphia Ave, Unit B1212 E Philadelphia Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
201 Locust St, Unit 14 Center Street201 Locust St2BR,1BA$1.23
106 King St, Unit 3106 King St3BR,1.5BA$1.32
Towers at Wyncote1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large1BR,1BA$1.29
Washington TowersTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Second Street Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Birchwood at Ambler (62+ Senior Community)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montgomery County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montgomery County is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montgomery County?

The cheapest apartment in Montgomery County is Wissahickon Park Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Montgomery County costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montgomery County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 165 regular apartments in Montgomery County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Montgomery County?

Cheap apartments in Montgomery County have an average cost of $945 which is $2,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montgomery County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.