Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (225 Rentals)

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property at 5526 N Mascher St

$900 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5526 N Mascher St

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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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 $502. Oak Lane Court Apartments 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$502
Oak Lane Court Apartments0/1.0Studio,1BA$750
Tioga ParkeffStudio,1BA$798
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Olney PlazaStudiosStudio,1BA$850
129-131 E Roosevelt Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
Oaklynne1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900

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

As of June 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 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 Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Oliver Hall Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 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.
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
Oliver Hall Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
4841 Germantown Ave4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
3539 N 11th St, Unit 13539 N 11th St2BR,1BA$0.82
321 E Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 2321 E Roosevelt Blvd2BR,1BA$1.17
3518 N 11th St, Unit 1st Fl3518 N 11th St1BR,1BA$1.20
4654 Penhurst St, Unit Apt 24654 Penhurst St2BR,1BA$1.10
3759 N Marshall St, Unit 1st FL3759 N Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.11
Tioga Park1br1b1BR,1BA$1.36
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $900.

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 $634, while the average apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk costs $3,920.

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 223 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 $1,101 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.

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