
Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)
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2638 Poplar St

2306 Spruce St

1324 Locust St

1846 Master St

2914 Poplar St

1220 N Broad St

2220 Walnut St
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2633-39-1639 Poplar St, Unit LL1

1512 Spruce St

1407 N Bouvier St

1302 N 22nd St

1723 Master St

1309 Cambridge St

222 W Rittenhouse Sq

1320 N 17th St
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2101 Chestnut, Unit 523

1305 N 15th St

257 S 20th St

1417 N 17th St

159 N 21st St

1714 Mt Vernon St

1916 Spring Garden St

1721 Ridge Ave
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2837 Cambridge St

1508 Brown St

1722 Spruce St

1512 Spruce St

806 N 19th St

2105 W Seybert St

1305 N 25th St

2620 Brown St
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1248 N Newkirk St
Franklintown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Franklintown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklintown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,344 | $1,150 | $4,200 |
| Franklintown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,572 | $1,300 | $5,000 |
| Franklintown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,879 | $2,000 | $3,800 |
| Franklintown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,025 | $2,850 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 33 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 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $865. 1432 N. Carlisle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,027 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| The Chancellor | 09 | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Lyle on Broad | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| The Darien | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,288 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at Temple Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.42 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 | 2013 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Temple Apartments | 4BR/2.5BA | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 1240 Lecount St, Unit A | 1240 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Fitler Commons | 304 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 1229 Wood St, Unit 2 | 1229 Wood St | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 2131 Walnut St | 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown
What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?
There are currently 1501 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $1,075 to $5,000.
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 $1,075 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,350.
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 $15,091, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.
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