
Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (42 Rentals)
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1223 N 29th St

1220 N Broad St, Unit 519

1025 Mt Vernon St

647 N 16th St, Unit 1

1324 Locust St, Unit 618, Unit 618

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10

1637 Poplar St, Unit LL1, Unit LL1
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1407 N Bouvier St

2230 Spruce St

1518 Parrish St

1723 Master St, Unit 10

2220 Walnut St, Unit A01

1320 N 17th St

2101 Chestnut, Unit 523, Unit 523

1417 N 17th St
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1926 W Girard Ave

923 N 28th St

1243 N 26th St

1830 Green St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F

157 N 9th St, Unit 2nd Fl

552 N 17th St, Unit 3F

1309 Cambridge St, Unit 201

1721 Ridge Ave, Unit C101
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2134 Spruce St, Unit 4, Unit 4

30 S 22nd St

2837 Cambridge St

2441 Brown St

1304 N 25th St

2105 W Seybert St

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10

1304 N 25th St
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1254 N Carlisle St, Unit Apartment at 1254 - 2 Bedroom

1214 N Ringgold St

1310 Patrick Henry Pl

1809 Wylie St

2422 Poplar St

1249 W College Ave

876 N 23rd St

1617 Brown St
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1906 Fairmount Ave

800 Callowhill 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 | $2,607 | $1,200 | $6,650 |
| Franklintown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,330 | $1,300 | $3,500 |
| Franklintown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,842 | $2,800 | $7,950 |
| Franklintown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
| Franklintown 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,200 | $4,200 | $4,200 |
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There are currently 42 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $950 |
| Girard Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $964 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Darien | Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,204 |
| The Corinthian | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2212 Fairmount Ave Model at 2212 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 starting at $2,150 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1 | 2212 Fairmount Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 | 2013 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| The Greenery Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Skyline Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
| The Gateway | Layout 01 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 1432 N. Carlisle | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 2131 Walnut St | 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Girard Court Apartments | 1bd1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Apartments @ 1220 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Spring Lofts | 1SL7 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown
What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?
There are currently 1473 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $1,075 to $18,000.
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 $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,908.
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 $18,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.
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