Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
Studio Apartments

232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Wayne Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Manor Apartments

6200 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Hampshire House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire House

5008 McKean AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Fieldview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldview Apartments

705-715 E Church LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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246 W Upsal St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

246 W Upsal St

246 W Upsal StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older priced from $502. Q Wayne Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
King's Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio Med RenovatedStudio,1BA$920
Park Heights ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
The GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Alden Park Luxury ApartmentsS1PStudio,1BA$1,031

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.21 price per square foot Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood in the in the East Falls neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the 4841 Germantown Ave Model at 4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Belfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
5110 Wayne Ave, Unit 3rd Fl5110 Wayne Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
Willow Court Apartments2bd/1ba Market Rent2BR,1BA$1.44
McCallum Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Greene Tree ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.69
437 W Bringhurst St, Unit 1st Floor437 W Bringhurst St1BR,1BA$1.53
Church Lane Court Apartments2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.73
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.63
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

Getting Around the Germantown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Germantown is under $1,031.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in Germantown is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $634, while the average apartment in Germantown costs $3,088.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Germantown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Germantown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Germantown?

Cheap apartments in Germantown have an average cost of $153 which is $2,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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