
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (106 Rentals)
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5535 Crowson St

Washington Lane Apartments

Q Wayne Gardens

2145 Elkins Ave

Hilltop Crescent

Park Heights Apartments

408 W Chelten Ave, Unit 3F

4932 Rubicam St

5052 Wayne Ave
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325 W Earlham Ter, Unit 3

Cedar Square Apartments

The Residences at Marchwood

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5201 Germantown Ave, Unit Apt 1, Unit Apt 1

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The Avenue at East Falls

The Grove

Willow Bend Apartments

Chelten Terminal

The Marc

The Nook
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5749 E Wister St

Church Lane Court Apartments

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212 Manheim St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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4841 Germantown Ave

21 E Price St

6116 Wister St, Unit A

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386 E Upsal St, Unit 386 upsal street, Unit 386 upsal street

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530 E Penn St, Unit 1st Floor, Unit 1st Floor

348 W Queen Ln

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

Cliveden Court

236 Harvey St, Unit 334B

236 Harvey St, Unit 2

95 E Duval St

1009 E Cliveden St

6320 Magnolia St

380 E Upsal St

49 E Cliveden St, Unit A101

215 W Walnut Ln, Unit A01
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264 E Cliveden St, Unit 114

264 E Cliveden St, Unit 221

Oliver Hall Apartments

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433 W Bringhurst St, Unit 3, Unit 3

5375 Wingohocking Terrace, Unit Fl. 2

5375 Wingohocking Terrace, Unit Fl. 3

6229 Germantown Ave

6116 Wister St

6110 McCallum St, Unit B40

308 W Queen Ln
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Germantown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Germantown Studio Apartments | $1,082 | $695 | $1,430 |
| East Germantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $915 | $1,850 |
| East Germantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $950 | $2,110 |
| East Germantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,700 | $2,250 |
| East Germantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,563 | $4,563 | $4,563 |
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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 Stenton Gardens priced from $900. Q Wayne 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenton Gardens | Studio Classic | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Q Wayne Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Cedar Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Hilltop Crescent | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| The Avenue at East Falls | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,085 |
| The Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Washington Lane Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Chelten Terminal | 0 Bed and 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| The Nook | Layout 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Germantown, PA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Germantown area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $1,791. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wister Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 5600 Germantown | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 4841 Germantown Ave | 4841 Germantown Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 386 E Upsal St, Unit 386 upsal street | 386 E Upsal St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Cliveden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cliveden Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Church Lane Court Apartments | 2 Bd / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 5201 Germantown Ave, Unit Apt 1 | 5201 Germantown Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
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Best Local Schools in 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 Stenton Gardens 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 $1,065 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 $1,195 at Church Lane Court Apartments.
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