
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (75 Rentals)
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1769 Frankford Ave

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Gotham

The Parkside Fishtown

Five On Canal Apartments

The Avenue in Fishtown

Total Monthly Price
1169 Hope St

1131-39 N Front St

The Frankford Grand
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171 W. Berks St.

454 E Girard Ave

450 E Girard Ave

1833 Hope St, Unit 4

The Columbia

Views of Fishtown

117 W Girard Ave

The Archer

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Metal Works
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Residences at Pier 40

437 E Girard Ave, Unit 3

2007 Hope st apartments

1901 Hope St, Unit 2

1901 Hope St, Unit 1

Copper Flats

1101 N Hancock St, Unit 10

1112 E Berks St, Unit A

1112 E Berks St, Unit 107

1503 N Front St
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The Frame

1112 E Berks St, Unit 303

1101 N Hancock St, Unit 10

The Paper Factory

2400 E Dauphin St

The Fisherman

Gotham North

Beacon Flats

The Wagon House

Avant
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1836 Frankford Ave

The Residences at 1BRKS

Schoolhouse Lofts

Wolff Court

1247 Shackamaxon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1213 Shackamaxon St

2136 E Dauphin St

1817 N 2nd St

2001 Hope St

102 W Berks
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fishtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishtown Studio Apartments | $1,374 | $1,150 | $1,825 |
| Fishtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $995 | $3,759 |
| Fishtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,400 | $8,995 |
| Fishtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $2,195 | $3,999 |
| Fishtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gotham | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Avant | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Avenue in Fishtown | Studio 1 Bath - A | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | 1 BEDROOM STYLE J | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| 171 W. Berks St. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Columbia | 01 Layout | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 E Boston St, Unit 2 | 2603 E Boston St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Metal Works | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Paper Factory | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Frame | One Bed Corner w/Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| The Dash | 05 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Views of Fishtown | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | 1 BEDROOM STYLE R | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 171 W. Berks St. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.60 |
| 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 $1,354.
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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