Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Falls Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (61 Rentals)

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The Avenue at East Falls
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$1,085 - $1,685
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Avenue at East Falls

5450 Wissahickon AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Falls Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Falls Ridge

4349 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19129
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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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The President Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The President Apartments

425 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Hampshire House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

5008 McKean AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Cloverly Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverly Park Apartments

437-445 W School House LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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King's Manor Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

King's Manor Apartments

519 W King StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Queen Lane Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Lane Manor

2809 W Queen LnPhiladelphia, PA 19129
Corporate Housing
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Chelten Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelten Arms Apartments

500-502 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Greene Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Street

5217 Greene StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Station Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station Square

308-316 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Osborne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Osborne Apartments

206 Osborn StPhiladelphia, PA 19128
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,085
The GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,150
The NookLayout 09Studio,1BA$1,150
Chelten Terminal0 Bed and 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,184
Park Heights Apartments1x1 7451BR,1BA$1,210
Dobson MillsB II1BR,1BA$1,225
The ReyburnStudio Type BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
Hathaway House2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Alden Park Luxury ApartmentsA11P1BR,1BA$1.85
Willow Court Apartments2bd/1ba Market Rent2BR,1BA$1.44
Walnut Court ApartmentsUpgraded One Bedroom Floorplan 11BR,1BA$1.71
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Park Heights Apartments1x1 7451BR,1BA$1.62
433 W Bringhurst St, Unit 3433 W Bringhurst St2BR,1BA$1.76
212 Manheim St, Unit 3212 Manheim St1BR,1BA$1.76
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,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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