Cheap Homes for Rent in Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,100 (58 Rentals)

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

property at 1324 Locust St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1324 Locust St, Unit 412

1324 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1637 Poplar St

$1,188

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$1,188

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$1,188

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637 Poplar St, Unit LL1

1637 Poplar St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 1324 Locust St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1324 Locust St, Unit 1520

1324 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1309 N 19th St

$1,400 - $1,425

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1309 N 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1304 N 25th St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1304 N 25th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1513 W Thompson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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1513 W Thompson St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1837 Chestnut St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1837 Chestnut St, Unit 2A

1837 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1323 N 15th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1323 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 511 N Broad St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

511 N Broad St, Unit 1003

511 N Broad St
PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 1637-39 Poplar St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1637-39 Poplar St, Unit N1

1637-39 Poplar St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 250 S 23rd St

$1,765

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$1,765

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Available Aug 1

250 S 23rd St, Unit 4

250 S 23rd St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 111 N 9th St

$1,795

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$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$750
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Girard Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$978
1606-1608 Locust StStudioStudio,1BA$1,010
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
1421-1435 Cambridge St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,111
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor954 N 8th StStudio ,1BA$1.06
205 N 11th St, Unit 4F205 N 11th St1BR,2BA$1.50
1210 N. 27th Street, Unit A1210 N. 27th Street2BR,1.5BA$1.65
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
1305 N 25th St, Unit 11305 N 25th St3BR,2BA$1.59
1701 Master St1701 Master St2BR,1BA$1.56
The Nest at 1324, Luxury Student Housing2 Bedroom 2A2BR,1BA$1.58
Apartments @ 1220One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Girard Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,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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