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property at 619 N 11th St

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817 Cameron St

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42 S 15th St

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property at 42 S 15th St

42 S 15th St

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property at 42 S 15th St

42 S 15th St

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property at 450 N 18th St

450 N 18th St

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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 3 Beds unit found at 1537-41 Seybert priced from $700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
226 South 21st StStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,125
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,204

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at The Homes at Chapel Lofts in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 1331 N 17th St Model at 1331 N 17th St, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $1.45 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.
The Homes at Chapel Lofts3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.14
1331 N 17th St, Unit 31331 N 17th St4BR,2.5BA$1.45
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
Tower PlaceAstor2BR,2BA$1.90
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.44
1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 191212BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.82
1531 Ridge Ave, Unit 1531 Ridge Avenue1531 Ridge Ave1BR,1BA$1.92
Apartments @ 1220One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?

There are currently 1484 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $29,970. There are also 611 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $900 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 $900 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,037.

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 $21,778, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $17,809. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,195.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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