Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (126 Rentals)

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Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older priced from $455. Oaklynne has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$455
Oaklynne0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Hammond GardenHammond Gardens EfficiencyStudio,1BA$892

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, PA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area is the $0.61 price per square foot 543 W Roosevelt Blvd Model at 543 W Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 1 in the in the Logan neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the 5800 Stockton Rd Model at 5800 Stockton Rd, Unit 5800 stocton rd unit 2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the West Oak Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
543 W Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 1543 W Roosevelt Blvd1BR,1BA$0.61
5800 Stockton Rd, Unit 5800 stocton rd unit 25800 Stockton Rd2BR,1BA$0.81
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
1418 67th Ave, Unit 1R1418 67th Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
4912 N Marvine St, Unit 1st Floor A4912 N Marvine St1BR,1BA$1.15
4840 N Camac St, Unit 24840 N Camac St2BR,1BA$1.20
Stenton Gardens1BR Classic1BR,1BA$1.24
135 E Roosevelt Blvd135 E Roosevelt Blvd1BR,1BA$1.14
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk is under $892.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk costs $4,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

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 128 regular apartments in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 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 Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk have an average cost of $324 which is $3,976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.

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