Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (96 Rentals)

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The Parkside Fishtown
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$1,150 - $1,850
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$1,085 - $1,785
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$65

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$1,150 - $1,850
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Parkside Fishtown

2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
Family Friendly
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property at 1924 N Front St

$1,195 - $1,375

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1924 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 1141 N Front St

$1,295 - $1,495

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1141 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1324 Frankford Ave

$1,329 - $1,485

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1324 Frankford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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Metal Works
$1,399 - $1,689
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$1,385 - $1,675
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$14

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$1,399 - $1,689
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Metal Works

2120 E York StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
Furnished
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1169 Hope St
$1,475 - $1,795
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$1,475 - $1,795

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$1,475 - $1,795
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

1169 Hope St

1169 Hope StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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property at 1822 N Front St

$1,475 - $1,550

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1822 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 2000 Dreer St

$1,485 - $2,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2000 Dreer St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 1154 N Lee St

$1,645

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1154 N Lee St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fishtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Gotham priced from $1,100. The Parkside Fishtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Fishtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
AvantA1Studio,1BA$1,195
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
Harbisons DairyStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Avenue in FishtownStudio 1 Bath - AStudio,1BA$1,275
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE BStudio,1BA$1,295
The Columbia01 LayoutStudio,1BA$1,350
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fishtown area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2603 E Boston St Model at 2603 E Boston St, Unit 2 in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Fishtown apartment is the 1154 N Lee St Model at 1154 N Lee St, Unit 2 starting at $1,695 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fishtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2603 E Boston St, Unit 22603 E Boston St3BR,2.5BA$1.90
1154 N Lee St, Unit 21154 N Lee St2BR,2BA$2.39
2301 Frankford Ave31BR,1BA$2.07
The Paper FactoryA51BR,1BA$2.50
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Copper Flats1-Bedroom with Balcony1BR,1BA$3.03
Views of FishtownA21BR,1BA$2.72
The Columbia01 LayoutStudio ,1BA$3.00
Harbisons DairyStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.87
The GothamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #65

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fishtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fishtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fishtown is at The Gotham listed at $1,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fishtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fishtown Apartment is $1,350 at The Gotham.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fishtown is starting from $1,836 at Views of Fishtown.

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