
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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1347 Sellers St

4727 Penn St

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1217 Arrott St, Unit 3

5116 Cottage St

4605 Leiper St

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1521 Wakeling St

2666 Bridge St

5016 Griscom St, Unit D

1682 Harrison St
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Avondale Apartments

Foulkrod Manor

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4943 Penn St

1515 Arrott St, Unit B

5709 Leonard St

Carver Hall Gardens

Willows Apartments

4605 Leiper St, Unit 1

Oxford Gardens Apartments

2106 Orthodox St
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5437 Torresdale Ave

4627 E Thompson St

5244 Glenloch St

Grand Leiper Apartments

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942 Pratt St, Unit 2

5234 Jackson St, Unit 1st Fl

Foulkrod Apartments

4711 Leiper St

Boulevard Gardens

Palmar Apartments
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Arizona Lofts

4628 Penn St

1217 Arrott St

1521-1500 Wakeling St

6800 Bingham Street

1671 Orthodox St

5302 Duffield St

Cottage Court Apartment

Griscom Apartments

Veterans Village
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1860 Wakeling St

4663 Paul St

5734 Vandike St

4760 Richmond St, Unit 3RD FL

4015 Devereaux Street

5051 Oxford Ave

Oxford Gardens

Parkside Apartments

Oxford Avenue Apartments

4278 Orchard St
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Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frankford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Studio Apartments | $969 | $825 | $1,125 |
| Frankford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $600 | $1,400 |
| Frankford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $1,025 | $1,650 |
| Frankford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,491 | $1,491 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Arizona Lofts priced from $811. Avondale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $811 |
| Avondale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Griscom Apartments | Efficency | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| Carver Hall Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Oxford Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom with Garage - 4925 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, PA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $0.87 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Willows Apartments starting at $1,491 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr | 5734 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Willows Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 2366 Orthodox St, Unit D | 2366 Orthodox St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 1112 Foulkrod St, Unit Second Floor Unit | 1112 Foulkrod St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| The Allengrove | Q | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Cottage Street Apartments | 1BR Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1217 Arrott St, Unit 3 | 1217 Arrott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Arizona Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Avondale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frankford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Frankford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Frankford is at Arizona Lofts listed at $811.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Frankford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Frankford Apartment is $877 at Arizona Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Frankford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Frankford is starting from $1,200 at Carver Hall Gardens.
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