Cheap Homes for Rent in the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (35 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Franklintown area of Philadelphia.

property at 1639 Poplar St

$1,192

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$1,192

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$1,192

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1639 Poplar St, Unit LL2

1639 Poplar St
PhiladelphiaPA19130

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property at 2101 Chestnut St

$1,350 - $2,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1309 N 19th St

$1,400 - $1,425

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1309 N 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2441 Brown St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2441 Brown St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 1601 Spring Garden St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1601 Spring Garden St, Unit 417

1601 Spring Garden St
PhiladelphiaPA19130

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property at 2017 N College Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2017 N College Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1513 W Thompson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1513 W Thompson St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 2019 N College Ave

$1,515

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$1,515

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$1,515

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2019 N College Ave, Unit 3

2019 N College Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1323 N 15th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1228 N Myrtlewood St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1228 N Myrtlewood St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 111 N 9th St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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. Guild House West 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$750
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
Girard Court Apartments1bd1b1BR,1BA$1,191

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1531 Poplar St Model at 1531 Poplar St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Summit House starting at $1,787 with a $1.19 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$0.81
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.19
2111 W Seybert St, Unit B2111 W Seybert St2BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
The Nest at 1324, Luxury Student Housing2 Bedroom 2A2BR,1BA$1.58
Girard Court Apartments1bd1b1BR,1BA$1.64
Apartments @ 1220One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
1121 Mt Vernon St1121 Mt Vernon St1BR,1BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?

There are currently 1449 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 137 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $997 to $24,500.

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 $997 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,454.

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 $1,100 to $15,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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