
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (33 Rentals)
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4833 Griscom St

2666 Bridge St

Avondale Apartments

1682 Harrison St

1535 Sellers St, Unit APT 2R

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1521 Wakeling St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

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1217 Arrott St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Foulkrod Manor

4725 Leiper St, Unit 3

1705 Harrison St

Carver Hall Gardens

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4660 Castor Ave, Unit 2nd, Unit 2nd

Willows Apartments

1220 Pratt St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Oxford Gardens Apartments
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4605 Leiper St, Unit 1

Foulkrod Apartments

4711 Leiper St

Boulevard Gardens

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Arizona Lofts

6800 Bingham Street

1521-1500 Wakeling St
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1671 Orthodox St

Cottage Court Apartment

Griscom Apartments

Veterans Village

1550 Ruan St

5051 Oxford Ave

4925 Saul St

4015 Devereaux Street
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4660 Castor Ave
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 | $966 | $875 | $1,125 |
| Frankford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $890 | $1,450 |
| Frankford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $1,250 | $1,650 |
| Frankford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 33 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 1 Bed unit found at Foulkrod Manor priced from $925. Carver Hall Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Carver Hall Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Griscom Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,043 |
| Willows Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Avondale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| Oxford Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom with Garage - 5051 | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, PA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $0.97 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 2366 Orthodox St Model at 2366 Orthodox St, Unit D starting at $1,650 with a $1.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr | 5734 Walker St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 2366 Orthodox St, Unit D | 2366 Orthodox St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| 4660 Castor Ave, Unit 2nd | 4660 Castor Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 2363 Orthodox St, Unit 2FL | 2363 Orthodox St | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Cottage Street Apartments | 1BR Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Foulkrod Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Griscom Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 1220 Pratt St, Unit 2 | 1220 Pratt St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 1217 Arrott St, Unit 3 | 1217 Arrott St | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Oxford Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom - 5051 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 Foulkrod Manor which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Frankford costs $1,700.
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.
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