Cheap Homes for Rent in Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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property at 2404 E Letterly St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2404 E Letterly St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 1247 Shackamaxon St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1247 Shackamaxon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1247 Shackamaxon St
PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 2331 E Harold St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

2331 E Harold St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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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 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
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
Harbisons DairyStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,250
The Avenue in FishtownStudio 1 Bath - AStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of April 26, 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 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom Model at Frankford Lofts starting at $2,683 with a $1.73 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
Frankford Lofts3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.73
2301 Frankford Ave31BR,1BA$2.07
The Paper FactoryA51BR,1BA$2.50
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
The Dash02 Layout1BR,1BA$2.88
Views of FishtownA21BR,1BA$2.72
171 W. Berks St.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.60
The Columbia01 LayoutStudio ,1BA$2.88
Harbisons DairyStudio | 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #64

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Fishtown?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $9,500. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fishtown ranging from $850 to $3,999.

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 $850 to $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,568.

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 $1,850 to $3,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,100.

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