Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (42 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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The President Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The President Apartments

425 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, 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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Cloverly Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverly Park Apartments

437-445 W School House LnPhiladelphia, 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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Chelten Ave 710 E
Studio Apartments

Chelten Ave 710 E

710 E Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Queen Lane Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Queen Lane Manor

2809 W Queen LnPhiladelphia, PA 19129
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Greene Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Street

5217 Greene StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Chelten Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelten Arms Apartments

500-502 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Lennox Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lennox Apartments

236 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$502
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$825
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$850
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio SmStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
King's Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Alden Park Luxury ApartmentsS1DStudio,1BA$968
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,075
Station SquareStudio LayoutsStudio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA

As of November 14, 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 212 Manheim St Model at 212 Manheim St, Unit 1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
212 Manheim St, Unit 1212 Manheim St2BR,2BA$1.20
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Falls Village2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Corner Grove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.55
Willow Court Apartments2bd/1ba Market Rent2BR,1BA$1.44
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Germantown Apartments2 BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.73
Church Lane Court Apartments2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.60
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Germantown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Germantown is at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older listed at $502.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Germantown Apartment is $634 at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Germantown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Germantown is starting from $1,100 at Willow Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Germantown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wissahickon and starts from $1,750.

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