Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (61 Rentals)

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property at 300 W Coulter St

$845 - $940

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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300 W Coulter St

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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property at 53 W Logan St

$900 - $1,000

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53 W Logan St

PhiladelphiaPA19144
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The Avenue at East Falls
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$1,085 - $1,685
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$1,085 - $1,685
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The Avenue at East Falls

5450 Wissahickon AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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property at 6321 Morton St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6321 Morton St

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
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232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, 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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Chelten Ave 710 E
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Chelten Ave 710 E

710 E Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Stenton Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stenton Gardens

1300-1320 E Johnson StPhiladelphia, PA 19138
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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
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King's Manor Apartments

519 W King StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Fieldview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldview Apartments

705-715 E Church LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Washington Lane Apartments priced from $900. Stenton Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Lennox ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,035
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,085
The Marc04 Units (Stacked)Studio,1BA$1,095
Q Wayne GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Germantown, PA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Germantown area is the $1.27 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,203. The second greatest value East Germantown apartment is the 38 E Penn St Model at 38 E Penn St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wister Court Apartments4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.27
38 E Penn St, Unit 1st Floor38 E Penn St2BR,2BA$1.53
Hathaway House2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.67
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
4901 Knox St, Unit Knox Street germantown4901 Knox St2BR,1BA$1.00
5600 Germantown2/12BR,1BA$1.54
257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2257 E Cliveden St2BR,1BA$1.75
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Station Square1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Germantown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Germantown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Germantown is at Washington Lane Apartments listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Germantown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Germantown Apartment is $1,035 at Hilltop Crescent.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Germantown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Germantown is starting from $1,315 at Stenton Gardens.

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