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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
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$850
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Hilltop CrescentStudioStudio,1BA$895
Oaklynne1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Ivy Hill GardensSTUDIOStudio,1BA$900

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

As of December 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area is the $0.42 price per square foot 3618 N 19th St Model at 3618 N 19th St, Unit #2 in the in the Tioga neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the 5028 N 10th St Model at 5028 N 10th St, Unit #2 starting at $1,200 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Ogontz 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.
3618 N 19th St, Unit #23618 N 19th St2BR,1BA$0.42
5028 N 10th St, Unit #25028 N 10th St2BR,1BA$0.71
6550 N Gratz St, Unit A6550 N Gratz St2BR,1BA$1.04
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
212 Manheim St, Unit 1212 Manheim St2BR,2BA$1.20
1118 W Rockland St, Unit Fl#21118 W Rockland St2BR,1BA$1.23
Olney Plaza2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
2101 66th Ave, Unit 12101 66th Ave1BR,1BA$1.22
3222 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 13222 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

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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 $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 $2,730.

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 256 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 $621 which is $2,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.

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