Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 with Washer/Dryer (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia.

450 E Girard Ave

The Magnet in Fishtown

1901 Hope St

Beacon Flats

1833 Hope St

Five On Canal Apartments
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Quaker City Flats

Gotham North

Copper Flats

The Residences at 1BRKS

Views of Fishtown

The Mill at Howard

The Box Factory

23 West

Studios at Piazza Alta

The Archer

965 Frankford

The Dash
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2047 N Front St

1528 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2

2201 Frankford Ave

2432 E Norris St, Unit 2

605 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor

173 W Berks St

1201 N Howard St, Unit 3

171 W. Berks 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 | $1,555 | $1,095 | $5,300 |
Fishtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $765 | $5,630 |
Fishtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $1,450 | $5,919 |
Fishtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,835 | $2,300 | $4,158 |
Fishtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,500 | $4,000 |
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Getting Around the Fishtown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
67 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fishtown?
The cheapest apartment in Fishtown is Quaker City Flats which is listed at $1,235, while the average apartment in Fishtown costs $3,500.
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 8 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 $420 which is $3,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fishtown.
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