
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (309 Rentals)
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1606-1608 Locust St

673 N 11th St

Apartments @ 1220

1501 Locust St Residential

Spring Lofts

Juniper Place

The Chancellor

1218 Walnut St

1839 Master St
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2031 Brandywine St, Unit 3

732 North Terrace

2312 Locust St

1355 Ridge Ave, Unit 3

207 S 13th St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

1201 W Girard Ave

829 N 26th St

1229 Chestnut St
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The Corinthian

1525 W Seybert St

Temple Apartments

201 S 13th St

2013 N College Ave, Unit 2

1424 Master St

1321 Spruce St

118 S 12th St

1710 W Girard Ave
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The Drake

Annex 1201

The Lyle on Broad

1945 Poplar St

639 N 12th St

The Barrymore

2601 Pennsylvania Ave

1324 Locust St
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The Quincy

145 S 13th St

1509 Master St

507 S 8th St

The Poplar

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Fairmount North

913 N 15th St

1530 Chestnut
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Franklintown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklintown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklintown Studio Apartments | $1,724 | $647 | $3,670 |
| Franklintown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,075 | $5,216 |
| Franklintown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,050 | $9,950 |
| Franklintown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,363 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| Franklintown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| Franklintown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $2,130 | $3,900 |
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Cheapest Available Franklintown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklintown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1432 N. Carlisle priced from $900. Apartments @ 1220 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Chancellor | 02 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| 1201 W Girard Ave | UNIT TYPE A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA
As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.38 price per square foot 670 N 13th St Model at 670 N 13th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 765 N Ringgold St Model at 765 N Ringgold St, Unit B starting at $2,250 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklintown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 670 N 13th St | 670 N 13th St | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.38 |
| 765 N Ringgold St, Unit B | 765 N Ringgold St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 765 N Ringgold St, Unit B | 765 N Ringgold St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 | 2013 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| 1321 N 19th St, Unit C | 1321 N 19th St | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Temple Apartments | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 1240 Lecount St, Unit A | 1240 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1232 Lecount St, Unit A | 1232 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 1518 Ridge Ave, Unit 3 | 1518 Ridge Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklintown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Franklintown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Franklintown is under $1,204.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklintown?
The cheapest apartment in Franklintown is Apartments @ 1220 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Franklintown costs $4,530.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklintown?
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 314 regular apartments in Franklintown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Franklintown?
Cheap apartments in Franklintown have an average cost of $818 which is $3,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Franklintown.
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