
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Falls Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Falls area of Philadelphia.


Park Heights Apartments

Alden Park Luxury Apartments

408 W Chelten Ave, Unit 3F

5052 Wayne Ave

325 W Earlham Ter, Unit 3

The Residences at Marchwood

2326 W Venango St

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The Avenue at East Falls

The Grove
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Germantown Apartments

The Nook

Chelten Terminal

Birchwood Hill Apartments

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212 Manheim St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Dobson Mills

The Reyburn

141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor, Unit 2ndFloor

348 W Queen Ln

236 Harvey St, Unit 2
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236 Harvey St, Unit 334B

Willow Court Apartments

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433 W Bringhurst St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Walnut Court Apartments

The Peak at Scotts Lane

Scotts Mills

308 W Queen Ln

Falls Bridge Lofts

Rittenhouse Hill

5122 Greene St
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3449 Scotts Ln, Unit Scotts Lane

Dobson Scotts

The Grace at 3503 Midvale

3315 Indian Queen Ln

530 King St

530 King St, Unit C219

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Colonial Gardens

The President Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave
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Queen Lane Manor

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Greene Street

Station Square

Osborne Apartments

3605 Indian Queen Ln
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East Falls, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Falls?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Falls Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $900 | $1,676 |
| East Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $975 | $2,701 |
| East Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $950 | $4,026 |
| East Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,800 | $3,245 |
| East Falls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,120 | $2,771 | $3,820 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Falls Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available East Falls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Falls area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Q Wayne Gardens priced from $900. The Avenue at East Falls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable East Falls apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Wayne Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Avenue at East Falls | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| The Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Nook | Layout 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Chelten Terminal | 0 Bed and 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,184 |
| Park Heights Apartments | 1x1 745 | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| Dobson Mills | B II | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The Reyburn | Studio Type B | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Falls, PA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Falls area is the $1.21 price per square foot Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood in the in the East Falls neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East Falls apartment is the 2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom Model at Hathaway House starting at $1,947 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the East Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Falls apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Hathaway House | 2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Alden Park Luxury Apartments | A11P | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Willow Court Apartments | 2bd/1ba Market Rent | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Walnut Court Apartments | Upgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor | 141 Manheim St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Park Heights Apartments | 1x1 745 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 433 W Bringhurst St, Unit 3 | 433 W Bringhurst St | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 212 Manheim St, Unit 3 | 212 Manheim St | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Falls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Falls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Falls is under $1,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Falls?
The cheapest apartment in East Falls is Q Wayne Gardens which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Falls costs $2,778.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Falls?
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 44 regular apartments in East Falls 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 East Falls?
Cheap apartments in East Falls have an average cost of $383 which is $2,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Falls.
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