
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $502 (86 Rentals)


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Ivy Hill Gardens

Q Wayne Gardens

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English Manor Apartments

408 W Chelten Ave, Unit 3F

3826 Germantown Ave

5800 N 16th St, Unit A

630 W Fisher Ave, Unit 2

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The Avenue at East Falls

Station Square

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Metropolitan Roxborough

Mt. Airy Place

Chelten Terminal

144 W Allens Ln, Unit B14

The Marc

5011 Germantown Ave

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The Nook
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The Helston

Belmont Heights

The Azalea

1500 W Loudon St

The Reyburn

Pelham Park

Lilac Pointe

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254 Fountain St, Unit 254 Fountain St, Unit 254 Fountain St

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Chestnut Hill Tower
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $502 | $7,415 |
| Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $634 | $7,160 |
| Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,262 | $1,050 | $6,499 |
| Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,300 | $4,500 |
| Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,650 | $3,820 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #3
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA
King Martin Luther High School
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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 $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 $502, while the average apartment in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk costs $3,425.
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 251 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 $687 which is $2,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk.
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