Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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4635 Leiper St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

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Foulkrod Apartments
1 to 3 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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Griscom Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Griscom Apartments

4732 Griscom StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Arizona Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Lofts

4618 Leiper 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
Studio to 3 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 Griscom Apartments priced from $830. Arizona Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $842. Here are the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Griscom ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$830
Arizona LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$842
Foulkrod Manor LLCStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$890
Avondale Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$960
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$995
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone PropB1-G1BR,1BA$1,050
The Allengrove CStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, PA

As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $1.05 price per square foot 5400 Valley St Model at 5400 Valley St, Unit B in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 1670 Margaret St Model at 1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A1 starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Mayfair 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.
5400 Valley St, Unit B5400 Valley St1BR,1BA$1.05
1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A11670 Margaret St1BR,1BA$1.15
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Foulkrod Manor LLC1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone PropertiesB2-G2BR,1BA$1.79
Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone PropertiesB1-G1BR,1BA$1.56
Oxford Gardens managed By Silverstone PropB1-G1BR,1BA$1.50
1217 Arrott St, Unit 11217 Arrott St1BR,1BA$1.38
4693 Horrocks St4693 Horrocks St1BR,1BA$1.67
Arizona Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #164

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 $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frankford?

The cheapest apartment in Frankford is Arizona Lofts which is listed at $931, while the average apartment in Frankford costs $1,850.

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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