Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norristown, PA from $975 (77 Rentals)

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$1,125 - $1,225
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120 E Main St

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653 Chain St, Unit 3
$1,350

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653 Chain St, Unit 3

653 Chain StNorristown, PA 19401
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$1,500

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1015 Dekalb Street, Unit 3

1015 Dekalb Street
NorristownPA19401
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1238 W Washington St
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1238 W Washington St

1238 W Washington StNorristown, PA 19401
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Baer's Furniture
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Baer's Furniture

118-120 E Main StNorristown, PA 19401
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611 Swede St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

611 Swede St

611 Swede StNorristown, PA 19401
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Park Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

721 Sandy StNorristown, PA 19401
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221 W Main St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

221 W Main St

221 W Main StNorristown, PA 19401
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Hamilton Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Hall

449 Hamilton StNorristown, PA 19401

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536 DeKalb St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

536 DeKalb St

536 DeKalb StNorristown, PA 19401
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Norris Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norris Hills

520 Russwood DrNorristown, PA 19401

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Norristown, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Norristown, PA area range in price from $975 to $20,470 with an overall median price of $2,154. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Norristown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Valley Forge King of Prussia$2,154$975383

Cheapest Available Norristown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Norristown, PA is a Studio unit found at Norristown Apartments in the Norristown neighborhood priced from $1,000. Hunter's & Cooke in the King of Prussia Norristown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norristown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Norristown Apartments117 - Studio Standard (HA)Studio,1BA$1,000
Hunter's & CookeStudio - Hunter'sStudio,1BA$1,050
Baer's Furniture0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,125
221 W Main St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,225
Hamilton HallStudio | 350 sqftStudio,1BA$1,253
Laura Lane ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The Communities of Norris Hills at Sterigere StreetSterigere Street 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,298
The Communities of Norris Hills at Buttonwood StreetBeech Street 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,298
Astor and Logan ApartmentsJohnson Highway 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norristown, PA

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norristown area is the $0.84 price per square foot 653 Chain St Model at 653 Chain St, Unit 3 in the in the Jeffersonville neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Norristown apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,288 sqft Model at Place One Apartment Homes starting at $1,980 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Norristown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norristown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
653 Chain St, Unit 3653 Chain St2BR,1BA$0.84
Place One Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,288 sqft2BR,2BA$1.54
Riverview LandingLancaster2BR,2BA$1.86
Norriton East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
West Gate Arms2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.98
Curren Terrace Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - 840 sqft2BR,1BA$1.99
Astor and Logan ApartmentsJohnson Highway 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.81
The Communities of Norris Hills at Logan StreetLogan Street 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.81
221 W Main St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.89
Norristown Apartments117 - Studio Standard (HA)Studio ,1BA$2.00

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Norristown Overview

Norristown is a beautiful city in Pennsylvania, United States. It officially became Pennsylvania State Borough in 1812. It is packed with affordable high-end apartments for residents looking for an interesting location with lots of recreational activities going on.

Why live in Norristown, PA?

Unlike other cities, Norristown has spacious apartments for both small and large families. The affordable lifestyle in this city makes it an ideal place for the middle class looking to access luxury amenities while cutting on daily expenses. It is the home for people from all walks of life, thus making it the perfect place to enhance your social life. If you love to live in apartments that are fitted with the latest technologies yet easily affordable, this is the place to be. Also, the city has several restaurants where you can taste both local and foreign delicacies with your loved ones.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norristown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Norristown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Norristown is under $1,359.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Norristown?

The cheapest apartment in Norristown is The Communities of Norris Hills at Sterigere Street which is listed at $1,298, while the average apartment in Norristown costs $2,154.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Norristown?

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 22 regular apartments in Norristown 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 Norristown?

Cheap apartments in Norristown have an average cost of $228 which is $1,926 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Norristown.

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