
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $502 | $1,479 |
| Germantown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $634 | $3,854 |
| Germantown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,110 | $2,409 |
| Germantown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,800 | $2,993 |
| Germantown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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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 $825. Here are the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $502 |
| Q Wayne Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Copley Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Welcome home to Walnut Terrace! | 113- Studio Med Renovated | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Chelten Ave 710 E | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Germantown Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Station Square | Studio Layouts | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Avenue at East Falls | Studio Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Penn Lee Court Apartments | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Birchwood Hill Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,110 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA
As of January 02, 2026 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 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Remodeled Model at Willow Court Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the East Falls 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Willow Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| McCallum Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Germantown Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor | 141 Manheim St. | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Church Lane Court Apartments | 2 Bd / 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Park Heights Apartments | 1x1 745 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Penn Lee Court Apartments | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Chelten Ave 710 E | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.26 |
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 $1,110.
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 $2,171.
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 15 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 $228 which is $1,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.
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