
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (285 Rentals)
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5610 N 12th St, Unit SRO-B1

Oak Lane Court Apartments

6935 N 15th St

Regency Village

Q Wayne Gardens

141 W Fisher Ave
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Copley Manor Apartments

Penn Lee Court Apartments

1008 W Ontario St

Hillside Garden

Ivy Hill Gardens

408 W Ruscomb St

Washington Lane Apartments
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Greene Manor Apartments

5205 N 5th St

5717 N Park Ave

5721 Morris St

Greenbriar Club Apartments

5526 N Mascher St

5087 F St

8032 Fayette St
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3631 N 22nd St, Unit 1st floor front

5200 N 11th St

YONO

Tioga Park

Olney Plaza

Spencer Place

Wadsworth Manor

Stevenson Terrace Apartments

Cedar Square Apartments
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537 E Penn St

1611 W Erie Ave

3747 N 15th St

7901 Provident St, Unit Ground Floor

The Residences at Marchwood

849 E Chelten Ave

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Alden Park Luxury Apartments
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Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Studio Apartments | $1,276 | $502 | $2,068 |
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $634 | $4,270 |
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $950 | $6,000 |
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $895 | $3,870 |
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $1,200 | $3,820 |
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There are currently 285 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $502 |
Oak Lane Court Apartments | 0/1.0 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Regency Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Q Wayne Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace! | 113- Studio Sm | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Copley Manor Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Penn Lee Court Apartments | Magnificent apartment completely remodeled | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Oaklynne | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, PA
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area is the $0.71 price per square foot 5028 N 10th St Model at 5028 N 10th St, Unit #2 in the in the Ogontz neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the 3513 W Allegheny Ave Model at 3513 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2A starting at $1,495 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the East Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5028 N 10th St, Unit #2 | 5028 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $0.71 |
3513 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2A | 3513 W Allegheny Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Residences at Marchwood | Tower | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt | 4841 Germantown Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
5110 Wayne Ave, Unit 3rd Fl | 5110 Wayne Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
4840 Old York Rd, Unit Apt.2 Fl | 4840 Old York Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
1118 W Rockland St, Unit Fl#2 | 1118 W Rockland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Olney Plaza | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
6601 N 21st St | 6601 N 21st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
5610 N 12th St, Unit SRO-B1 | 5610 N 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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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 $895.
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 $2,335.
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 230 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 $503 which is $1,832 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.
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