Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (221 Rentals)

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5205 N 5th St

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5717 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19141

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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
Regency VillageStudioStudio,1BA$825
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$825
Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!113- Studio SmStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5028 N 10th St, Unit #25028 N 10th St2BR,1BA$0.71
3513 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2A3513 W Allegheny Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
4841 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd floor apt4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
5110 Wayne Ave, Unit 3rd Fl5110 Wayne Ave2BR,1BA$1.04
4840 Old York Rd, Unit Apt.2 Fl4840 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$1.15
1118 W Rockland St, Unit Fl#21118 W Rockland St2BR,1BA$1.23
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
6601 N 21st St6601 N 21st St1BR,1BA$1.22
5610 N 12th St, Unit SRO-B15610 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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