Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (43 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,050

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109 W Queen Ln

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

King's Manor Apartments

519 W King StPhiladelphia, 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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1 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Street

5217 Greene StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelten Arms Apartments

500-502 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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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
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio Med RenovatedStudio,1BA$920
The AceLayout FStudio,1BA$975
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,050
Station SquareStudio LayoutsStudio,1BA$1,075
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,075
Alden Park Luxury ApartmentsS1PStudio,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA

As of December 29, 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 2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom Model at Falls Village starting at $1,710 with a $1.75 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
Falls Village2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.75
Willow Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.44
McCallum Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Germantown Apartments2 BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.73
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Church Lane Court Apartments2 Bd / 1 Ba2BR,1BA$1.60
Park Heights Apartments1x1 7451BR,1BA$1.62
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,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 $1,137.

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 $2,087.

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 $220 which is $1,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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