Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (29 Rentals)

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5721 Morris 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
Studio Apartments

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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Cliveden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliveden Apartments

45-49 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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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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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut 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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Cloverly Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverly Park Apartments

437-445 W School House LnPhiladelphia, 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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Chelten Ave 710 E
Studio Apartments

Chelten Ave 710 E

710 E Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144

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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 Q Wayne Gardens priced from $825. Copley Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable East Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$825
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Stenton Gardens1BR Classic1BR,1BA$1,050
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,075
Station SquareStudio LayoutsStudio,1BA$1,075
Park Heights ApartmentsStudio 330Studio,1BA$1,075
Penn Lee Court Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,095
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Germantown, PA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Germantown area is the $1.57 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value East Germantown apartment is the Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East Falls 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 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.57
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
1325 Narragansett St, Unit Floor 21325 Narragansett St2BR,1BA$1.33
6643 Chew Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apt.6643 Chew Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
Awbury Manor Apartments2 BR-A Gold2BR,1BA$1.65
Stenton Gardens1BR Gold1BR,1BA$1.35
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Church Lane Court Apartments2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.60
Penn Lee Court Apartments1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.68
Hilltop Crescent1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Germantown is under $1,115.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in East Germantown is Q Wayne Gardens which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in East Germantown costs $2,774.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Germantown?

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 11 regular apartments in East Germantown 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 Germantown?

Cheap apartments in East Germantown have an average cost of $1,283 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Germantown.

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