
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (61 Rentals)
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The Magnet in Fishtown

The Gotham

1247 Shackamaxon St

The Frankford Grand

The Parkside Fishtown

Five On Canal Apartments

1141 N Front St

The Avenue in Fishtown

1324 Frankford Ave
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1833 Hope St

2019 N 2nd St

The Columbia

424 E Girard Ave

Views of Fishtown

Copper Flats

23 West

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2309 E York St

1131-39 N Front St
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1130 N Delaware Ave

Metal Works

1247 E Columbia Ave

The Archer

Schillers By Ampere

1247 E Berks St

600 E Girard Ave

2301 Frankford Ave

2000 N Front St

1817 Frankford Ave, Unit 2
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2000 Dreer St

1101 N Hancock St

2636 E York St

The Paper Factory

901 N Front St

1822 N Front St

240-242 E Girard Ave

1112 E Berks St

The Fisherman

Gotham North
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Schoolhouse Lofts

1836 Frankford Ave

Wolff Court

102 W Berks

1817 N 2nd St

2136 E Dauphin St

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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fishtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishtown Studio Apartments | $1,396 | $750 | $2,049 |
| Fishtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,100 | $3,164 |
| Fishtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,350 | $9,313 |
| Fishtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $1,995 | $4,000 |
| Fishtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,114 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Frankford Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Fishtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gotham | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | STUDIO STYLE D | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Avenue in Fishtown | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Copper Flats | 1-Bedroom with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
| 23 West | A1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Avant | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fishtown area is the $2.34 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at 171 W. Berks St. in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Fishtown apartment is the 1 Bed | 1 Bath Model at Harbisons Dairy starting at $1,499 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fishtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 W. Berks St. | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Harbisons Dairy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 2301 Frankford Ave | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| 1817 Frankford Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 1817 Frankford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| The Dash | 01 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Paper Factory | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Views of Fishtown | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 2000 Dreer St, Unit 1 Bedroom | 2000 Dreer St | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Gotham | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fishtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fishtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fishtown is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fishtown?
The cheapest apartment in Fishtown is The Magnet in Fishtown which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Fishtown costs $11,114.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fishtown?
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 5 regular apartments in Fishtown 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 Fishtown?
Cheap apartments in Fishtown have an average cost of $456 which is $10,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fishtown.
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