Cheap Homes for Rent in Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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. Penn Lee Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.66 price per square foot 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom Model at Hathaway House in the in the East Falls neighborhood starting from $2,059. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
Hathaway House2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.66
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
Oliver Hall Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
5600 Germantown2/12BR,1BA$1.50
4841 Germantown Ave4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Pastorius Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Greene Tree ApartmentsCedar2BR,1BA$1.69
141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor141 Manheim St.2BR,1BA$1.67
Germantown Apartments1 BR, 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.70
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

Frequently Asked Questions about Germantown

What type of rentals are currently available in Germantown?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA with pricing that ranges from $502 to $4,898. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Germantown ranging from $550 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Germantown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Germantown ranges from $550 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,665.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Germantown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Germantown range from $1,800 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,284.

Expert Rental Resources

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