Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mount Airy Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (65 Rentals)

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property at 625 Vernon Rd

$1,195

1 Bedroom Rentals

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625 Vernon Rd

PhiladelphiaPA19119

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Chestnut Hill Tower
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$1,199 - $2,200
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$1,199 - $2,200
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Chestnut Hill Tower

7600 Stenton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19118
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257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400
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257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2

257 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Vernon Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Blakemore Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakemore Gardens

6748-6788 Blakemore StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Stenton Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stenton Gardens

1300-1320 E Johnson StPhiladelphia, PA 19138

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New Covenant Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Covenant Manor

7500 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Wiltshire Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wiltshire Arms

7200-7206 Crittenden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Magnolia Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Court Apartments

246-250 E Johnson StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Stenton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stenton Apartments

1061 E Mt. Airy AvePhiladelphia, PA 19150
property at 6736 Blakemore St

$1,195

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6736 Blakemore St

PhiladelphiaPA19119
property at 30 W Allens Ln

$1,258

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Allens Ln, Unit 109

30 W Allens Ln
PhiladelphiaPA19119

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East Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Mount Airy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Awbury Manor Apartments1 BR-A Classic1BR,1BA$1,000
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Stenton Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Chestnut Hill TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,199
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Pelham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR (PC)1BR,1BA$1,225
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mount Airy, PA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mount Airy area is the $1.55 price per square foot 7001 Germantown Ave Model at 7001 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the Mount Airy neighborhood starting from $1,547. The second greatest value East Mount Airy apartment is the 2 BR-A Gold Model at Awbury Manor Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Mount Airy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Mount Airy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7001 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd Floor7001 Germantown Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Awbury Manor Apartments2 BR-A Gold2BR,1BA$1.65
257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2257 E Cliveden St2BR,1BA$1.75
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Cliveden Apartments11BR,1BA$1.62
Franklin Villa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Stenton GardensStudio PlatinumStudio ,1BA$1.77

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East Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Mount Airy Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Mount Airy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Mount Airy is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Mount Airy?

The cheapest apartment in East Mount Airy is Awbury Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in East Mount Airy costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Mount Airy?

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 4 regular apartments in East Mount Airy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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