Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (261 Rentals)

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2404 Parrish St, Unit 1
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2404 Parrish StPhiladelphia, PA 19130
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property at 1302 N 19th St

$1,150 - $1,495

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1302 N 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1257 N 23rd St

$1,150 - $1,200

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1257 N 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1523 W Girard Ave

$1,150 - $1,250

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1523 W Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19130

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property at 1814 Spruce St

$1,175 - $1,275

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

1814 Spruce St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1844 Master St

$1,300 - $1,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1844 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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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 $750. 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 - ClassicStudio,1BA$750
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Guild House West 62+ Senior ApartmentsSenior 62+ AptsStudio,1BA$924
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
1421-1435 Cambridge St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,111
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
2012-2030 W Girard Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.83 price per square foot 802 N 16th St Model at 802 N 16th St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 2111 W Seybert St Model at 2111 W Seybert St starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
802 N 16th St, Unit 1802 N 16th St3BR,2BA$1.83
2111 W Seybert St2111 W Seybert St2BR,2.5BA$1.36
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
1210 N. 27th Street, Unit A1210 N. 27th Street2BR,1.5BA$1.65
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
628 N 11th St, Unit 2628 N 11th St2BR,1BA$1.66
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.55
The Nest at 1324, Luxury Student Housing2 Bedroom 2A2BR,1BA$1.58
Apartments @ 1220One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Franklintown Apartment is $795 at The Antoinette.

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 1432 N. Carlisle and starts from $1,650.

Expert Rental Resources

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