Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $575 (215 Rentals)

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property at 1257 N 23rd St

$1,050 - $1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1257 N 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 722 North Terrace

$1,150 - $1,699

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

722 North Terrace

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 1220 N Broad St

$1,175 - $2,500

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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1220 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1844 Master St

$1,200 - $1,250

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1844 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 639 N 12th St

$1,325 - $1,390

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

639 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 813 N Broad St

$1,385 - $1,490

1 Bedroom Rentals

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813 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 245 N 12th St

$1,328 - $1,420

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R
$1,425
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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R

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property at 689 N Broad St

$1,440 - $1,511

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689 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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Franklintown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Franklintown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklintown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Antoinette priced from $775. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AntoinetteStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$775
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,271
LVL NorthA1Studio,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $0.79 price per square foot 1531 Poplar St Model at 1531 Poplar St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summit House starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklintown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1531 Poplar St, Unit 11531 Poplar St3BR,3BA$0.79
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
1809 W Master St, Unit 31809 W Master St2BR,2BA$1.67
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
1707 Master Street3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.56
639 N 12th St639 N 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.61
814 North Broad Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Apartments @ 1220One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Philadelphia. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklintown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Franklintown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Franklintown is at The Antoinette listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklintown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklintown Apartment is $1,100 at Apartments @ 1220.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Franklintown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Franklintown is starting from $950 at The Greenery Apartments.

What is the most affordable Franklintown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Franklintown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1707 Master Street and starts from $1,715.

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