Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Foulkrod Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Foulkrod Apartments

1338 Foulkrod StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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4711 Leiper St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4711 Leiper St

4711 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Boulevard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Gardens

4801 Summerdale AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Palmar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmar Apartments

5926 Bustleton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19149
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Arizona Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Lofts

4618 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Griscom Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Griscom Apartments

4732 Griscom StPhiladelphia, PA 19124

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6800 Bingham Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6800 Bingham Street

4605 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Cottage Court Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Court Apartment

5217-41 Cottage StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Veterans Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Veterans Village

5127 Duffield StPhiladelphia, PA 19124

Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frankford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frankford area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Foulkrod Manor LLC priced from $890. Avondale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $896. Here are the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foulkrod Manor LLCStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$890
Avondale Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$896
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$995
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone PropB1-G1BR,1BA$1,050
Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone PropertiesB11BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, PA

As of August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $1.15 price per square foot 1670 Margaret St Model at 1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A1 in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 2703 Kirkbride St Model at 2703 Kirkbride St, Unit 2F starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frankford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A11670 Margaret St1BR,1BA$1.15
2703 Kirkbride St, Unit 2F2703 Kirkbride St2BR,1BA$1.10
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.24
4737 Frankford Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B14737 Frankford AveStudio ,1BA$1.20
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Foulkrod Manor LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone PropB1-G1BR,1BA$1.50
4833 Griscom St, Unit 1st Floor A4833 Griscom StStudio ,1BA$1.29
1217 Arrott St, Unit 41217 Arrott St1BR,1BA$1.38
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit 2 back1432 E Cheltenham Ave1BR,0.5BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #167

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Frankford Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frankford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Frankford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frankford is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frankford?

The cheapest apartment in Frankford is Avondale Apartments which is listed at $896, while the average apartment in Frankford costs $1,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frankford?

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 2 regular apartments in Frankford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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