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1700 N Front St

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property at 1700 N Front St

1700 N Front St

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property at 1700 N Front St

1700 N Front St

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property at 1700 N Front St

1700 N Front St

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property at 1700 N Front St

1700 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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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 Parkside Fishtown priced from $1,150. The Frankford Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Fishtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE DStudio,1BA$1,195
Five On Canal ApartmentsS- EAStudio,1BA$1,200
965 FrankfordStudio 1 Bath - BStudio,1BA$1,245
The Columbia0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Gotham NorthCommercialStudio,1BA$1,325
Harbisons DairyStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fishtown area is the $1.71 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom Model at Frankford Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,654. The second greatest value Fishtown apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Nylon Lofts starting at $2,300 with a $2.14 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.
Frankford Lofts3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.71
The Nylon Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.14
2029 N Howard St, Unit #12029 N Howard St1BR,1BA$1.06
Gotham NorthCommercialStudio ,1BA$1.78
171 W. Berks St.1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.18
Quaker City FlatsX01-22BR,2BA$2.46
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.47
Metal WorksA21BR,1BA$2.44
The Paper FactoryA7Studio ,1BA$2.40
The Dash02 Layout1BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Fishtown?

There are currently 209 Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,322. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fishtown ranging from $1,200 to $6,290.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fishtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fishtown ranges from $1,200 to $6,290 with an average monthly rent of $2,416.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fishtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fishtown range from $1,995 to $3,904, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,920 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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