
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Falls Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (55 Rentals)
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Germantown Apartments

Q Wayne Gardens

300 W Coulter St

408 W Chelten Ave, Unit 3F

Park Heights Apartments

Alden Park Luxury Apartments

Total Monthly Price
The Avenue at East Falls

The Grove

444 W Bringhurst St, Unit 3
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The Nook

Chelten Terminal

Birchwood Hill Apartments

Dobson Mills

451 W Bringhurst St

348 W Queen Ln

236 Harvey St, Unit 334B

236 Harvey St, Unit 2

141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor

The Willows
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Rittenhouse Hill

The Reyburn

The Peak at Scotts Lane

Scotts Mills

3449 Scotts Ln, Unit Scotts Lane

Dobson Scotts

The Grace at 3503 Midvale

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Falls Ridge

Colonial Gardens
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The President Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

Hampshire House

Cloverly Park Apartments

King's Manor Apartments

Queen Lane Manor

Congress Hall Apartments

Chelten Arms Apartments

Greene Street

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Osborne Apartments

444 W Bringhurst St

3587 Indian Queen Ln

Wayne Court Apartments

3300 Henry Ave

The Wissahickon

304 W School House Ln

Rock Hill Apartments

Walnut Court Apartments

Fallsview Gardens
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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 | $1,222 | $850 | $1,575 |
| East Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,100 | $2,701 |
| East Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $1,225 | $3,826 |
| East Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,800 | $4,500 |
| East Falls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $3,730 | $3,730 |
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There are currently 55 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 |
| Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1BTH Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Nook | Layout 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Chelten Terminal | 0 Bed and 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,192 |
| Park Heights Apartments | Jr. 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Birchwood Hill Apartments | Partial Reno One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Alden Park Luxury Apartments | S6P | Studio,1BA | $1,234 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Falls, PA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Falls area is the $1.79 price per square foot F Model at Dobson Mills in the in the Wynnefield neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value East Falls apartment is the 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Model at Hathaway House starting at $2,069 with a $1.67 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobson Mills | F | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Hathaway House | 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Falls Village | 2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 5481 Quentin St, Unit 1 | 5481 Quentin St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor | 141 Manheim St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Birchwood Hill Apartments | Partial Reno One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Alden Park Luxury Apartments | A3N | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1BTH Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Park Heights Apartments | Jr. 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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 $1,234.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Falls?
The cheapest apartment in East Falls is Germantown Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Falls costs $3,730.
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 30 regular apartments in East Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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