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

1682 Harrison St

Foulkrod Manor LLC

Carver Hall Gardens

4737 Frankford Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B1
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4701 Penn St
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frankford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Frankford Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $822 | $1,486 |
Frankford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $750 | $1,815 |
Frankford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $1,095 | $1,895 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Foulkrod Manor LLC | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Avondale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Carver Hall Gardens | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone Prop | B1-G | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone Properties | B1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A1 | 1670 Margaret St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
2703 Kirkbride St, Unit 2F | 2703 Kirkbride St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
4737 Frankford Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B1 | 4737 Frankford Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
Carver Hall Gardens | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Foulkrod Manor LLC | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone Prop | B1-G | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
4833 Griscom St, Unit 1st Floor A | 4833 Griscom St | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
1217 Arrott St, Unit 4 | 1217 Arrott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit 2 back | 1432 E Cheltenham Ave | 1BR,0.5BA | $1.33 |
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Ranked #167
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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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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