
Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,100 (58 Rentals)
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1324 Locust St, Unit 412

1637 Poplar St, Unit LL1

1254 N Carlisle St, Unit Apartment at 1254 - 2 Bedroom

1324 Locust St, Unit 1520

647 N 16th St, Unit 1

1020 Fairmount Ave

2101 Chestnut St, Unit 1614

1320 N 17th St

2016 Locust St
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1417 N 17th St

687 N Broad St

1525 W Girard Ave, Unit 2F

2220 Walnut St, Unit A01

734 North Terrace

224 W Rittenhouse Square, Unit 1515b

1309 N 19th St

126 S 16th St

2129 Pine St, Unit 1F

2617 W Girard Ave, Unit Braverman 4C
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2441 Brown St

1309 Cambridge St, Unit 201

1304 N 25th St

1526 Mt Vernon St

1513 W Thompson St

1837 Chestnut St, Unit 2A

2105 W Seybert St

1939 Chestnut St

1304 N 25th St

1809 Wylie St
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1626 Ridge Ave, Unit 401D

2129 Pine St, Unit 3R

2402 Spruce St, Unit 3R

2545 Brown St

1628 Ridge Ave

1906 Fairmount Ave

30 S 22nd St

2402 Spruce St, Unit 1F

1323 N 15th St

511 N Broad St, Unit 1003
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1637-39 Poplar St, Unit N1

428 N 31st St

250 S 23rd St, Unit 4

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

910 Arch St, Unit 2F

3015 Cambridge St

3016 Cambridge St

1306-8 N Carlisle St

1504 Mt Vernon St

718 N 15th St, Unit 4
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Franklintown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklintown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,367 | $1,300 | $5,200 |
| Franklintown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,774 | $1,350 | $6,200 |
| Franklintown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,111 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Franklintown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 The Antoinette priced from $750. The Greenery Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Antoinette | Studio - Classic | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $978 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Newport | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 1421-1435 Cambridge St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,111 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.06 price per square foot 954 N 8th St Model at 954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 205 N 11th St Model at 205 N 11th St, Unit 4F starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor | 954 N 8th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.06 |
| 205 N 11th St, Unit 4F | 205 N 11th St | 1BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1210 N. 27th Street, Unit A | 1210 N. 27th Street | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.65 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1305 N 25th St, Unit 1 | 1305 N 25th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 1701 Master St | 1701 Master St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Nest at 1324, Luxury Student Housing | 2 Bedroom 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown
What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?
There are currently 1483 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $1,125 to $23,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklintown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklintown ranges from $1,125 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,694.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Franklintown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Franklintown range from $1,300 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.
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