Cheap Homes for Rent in the Franklintown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (29 Rentals)

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

property at 925 N 28th St
$1,300
2 Bedroom Rentals
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925 N 28th St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 245 N 12th St
$1,328
Studio Rentals
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245 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1320 N 17th St
$1,200 - $1,350
3 Bedroom Rentals
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1320 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2101 Chestnut St
$1,350 - $1,850
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1324 Locust St
$1,125 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 2441 Brown St
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2441 Brown St

PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 2017 N College Ave
$1,495

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Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2017 N College Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2019 N College Ave
$1,515

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Base Rent$1,515

Total Monthly Price$1,515
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2019 N College Ave, Unit 3

2019 N College Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 676 Perth Pl
$1,520

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Base Rent$1,520

Total Monthly Price$1,520
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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676 Perth Pl, Unit B

676 Perth Pl
PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1110 North St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1110 North St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 111 N 9th St
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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property at 600 N Broad St
$1,795

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Base Rent$1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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600 N Broad St, Unit 611

600 N Broad St
PhiladelphiaPA19130

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 $790. 1606-1608 Locust St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Franklintown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$790
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
1501 Locust St Residential1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklintown area is the $1.04 price per square foot 5BR/3.0BA Model at 1254 N Carlisle St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Franklintown apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at 1501 Master St starting at $1,800 with a $1.14 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.
1254 N Carlisle St5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$1.04
1501 Master St4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.14
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.17
1936 W Girard Ave, Unit Second floor1936 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.83
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
1707 Master Street3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.56
639 N 12th St639 N 12th St2BR,1.5BA$1.33
1309 N 15th St, Unit 21309 N 15th St2BR,1BA$1.54
Girard Court Apartments2bd1b2BR,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Franklintown

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklintown?

There are currently 1413 Apartments for Rent in Franklintown, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklintown ranging from $600 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 $600 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,807.

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 $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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