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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Germantown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Germantown Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $502 | $2,826 |
Germantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $634 | $4,745 |
Germantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,110 | $6,167 |
Germantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $1,750 | $8,401 |
Germantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,818 | $3,088 | $8,549 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $502 |
Q Wayne Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Copley Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Penn Lee Court Apartments | Magnificent apartment completely remodeled | Studio,1BA | $895 |
King's Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace! | 113- Studio Med Renovated | Studio,1BA | $920 |
Park Heights Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
The Grove | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Alden Park Luxury Apartments | S1P | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt | 4841 Germantown Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
5110 Wayne Ave, Unit 3rd Fl | 5110 Wayne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Willow Court Apartments | 2bd/1ba Market Rent | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
McCallum Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Greene Tree Apartments | Cedar | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
437 W Bringhurst St, Unit 1st Floor | 437 W Bringhurst St | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Church Lane Court Apartments | 2 Bd / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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