Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (317 Rentals)

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$845 - $940

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300 W Coulter St

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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property at 5526 N Mascher St

$900 - $1,450

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5526 N Mascher St

PhiladelphiaPA19120

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3944 N 8th St, Unit 2
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3944 N 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19140
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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
Greenbriar Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$835
Olney PlazaStudiosStudio,1BA$850
1425 West Erie Avenue1425 West Erie Avenue - offic...Studio,1BA$850
129-131 E Roosevelt Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$875
Oaklynne1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900

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

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area is the $0.51 price per square foot 7703 Woolston Ave Model at 7703 Woolston Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Cedarbrook neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the 4826 N Camac St Model at 4826 N Camac St starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Belfield 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.
7703 Woolston Ave, Unit #17703 Woolston Ave2BR,1BA$0.51
4826 N Camac St4826 N Camac St2BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
2100 65th Ave, Unit A2100 65th Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
1540 W Tioga St1540 W Tioga St3BR,2BA$0.96
3539 N 11th St, Unit 13539 N 11th St2BR,1BA$0.82
1425 West Erie Avenue1425 West Erie Avenue - offic...Studio ,1BA$0.85
430 W Olney Ave, Unit 430 W. Olney Avenue430 W Olney Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
1126-2 W Rockland St, Unit FL21126-2 W Rockland St1BR,1BA$1.16
1126 W Rockland St, Unit 21126 W Rockland St1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $1,725.

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 173 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 $1,142 which is $583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.

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