Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (75 Rentals)

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property at 2404 E Letterly St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2404 E Letterly St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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1169 Hope St
$1,295 - $1,795
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1169 Hope St

1169 Hope StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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property at 1131-39 N Front St

$1,295 - $1,630

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1131-39 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 454 E Girard Ave

$1,300 - $1,525

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

454 E Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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The Fisherman
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fisherman

2013 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Gotham North
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gotham North

2034 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Beacon Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Flats

2000 Dreer StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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The Wagon House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wagon House

1935 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Avant
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avant

1148 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125

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1836 Frankford Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1836 Frankford Ave

1836 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Schoolhouse Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schoolhouse Lofts

109 W Wildey StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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Wolff Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wolff Court

501 E Girard AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 1247 Shackamaxon St

$1,325

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1247 Shackamaxon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1247 Shackamaxon St
PhiladelphiaPA19125
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2136 E Dauphin St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2136 E Dauphin St

2136 E Dauphin StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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1817 N 2nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1817 N 2nd St

1817 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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102 W Berks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 W Berks

102-106 W Berks StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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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 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
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
The Avenue in FishtownStudio 1 Bath - AStudio,1BA$1,250
The Magnet in Fishtown1 BEDROOM STYLE J1BR,1BA$1,295
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
171 W. Berks St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
The Columbia01 LayoutStudio,1BA$1,350
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,354

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of May 21, 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 1-Bedroom Model at The Parkside Fishtown starting at $1,750 with a $2.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2603 E Boston St, Unit 22603 E Boston St3BR,2.5BA$1.90
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51
Metal WorksA31BR,1BA$2.50
The Paper FactoryA21BR,1BA$2.67
The FrameOne Bed Corner w/Balcony1BR,1BA$2.99
The Dash05 Layout1BR,1BA$2.75
Views of FishtownA21BR,1BA$2.72
The Magnet in Fishtown1 BEDROOM STYLE R1BR,1BA$2.79
171 W. Berks St.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.60
The GothamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98

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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

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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 $1,354.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fishtown?

The cheapest apartment in Fishtown is The Magnet in Fishtown which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Fishtown costs $3,100.

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 4 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 $301 which is $2,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fishtown.

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