Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Mount Airy Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (88 Rentals)

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property at 6780 Blakemore St

$1,095 - $1,350

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6780 Blakemore St

PhiladelphiaPA19119

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property at 7934 Forrest Ave

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7934 Forrest Ave, Unit 2

7934 Forrest Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19150

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Chestnut Hill Tower
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$1,317 - $2,203
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$1,317 - $2,203
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Chestnut Hill Tower

7600 Stenton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19118
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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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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 Stenton Gardens priced from $900. Cedar Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable East Mount Airy apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio,1BA$900
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Stenton Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Gardens of Mt. Airy1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Cliveden Apartments11BR,1BA$1,295
Franklin Villa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Mount Airy, PA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Mount Airy area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Cliveden Court in the in the Mount Airy neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value East Mount Airy apartment is the 1 Model at Cliveden Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.62 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.
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Cliveden Apartments11BR,1BA$1.62
Franklin Villa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2257 E Cliveden St2BR,1BA$1.75
1128 Easton Rd, Unit 11128 Easton Rd2BR,1BA$1.65
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Wadsworth ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Stenton Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.84
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Stenton GardensStudio ClassicStudio ,1BA$1.64

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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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Mount Airy is Wadsworth Manor which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in East Mount Airy costs $2,017.

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 8 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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