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property at 161 Krams Ave

$825

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$825
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$825

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

161 Krams Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19127

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property at 147 Pensdale St

$985

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$985
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$985

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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147 Pensdale St

PhiladelphiaPA19127
property at 1401 Beech Ave

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1401 Beech Ave

Elkins ParkPA19027

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property at 230 W Roosevelt Blvd

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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230 W Roosevelt Blvd

PhiladelphiaPA19120
property at 6619 Blakemore St

$1,050 - $1,215

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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6619 Blakemore St

PhiladelphiaPA19119
property at 307 E Clarkson Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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307 E Clarkson Ave, Unit 1ST FLOOR

307 E Clarkson Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19120

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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
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 July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk area is the $1.26 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Wister Court Apartments in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,183. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk apartment is the Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
Wister Court Apartments4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.26
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
Oliver Hall Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
2100 65th Ave, Unit A2100 65th Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
100 York ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
4841 Germantown Ave4841 Germantown Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
3539 N 11th St, Unit 13539 N 11th St2BR,1BA$0.82
1013 W Ontario St, Unit 1st Fl1013 W Ontario St1BR,1BA$1.26
1814 W Rockland St, Unit 11814 W Rockland St1BR,1BA$1.06
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

There are currently 932 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk, PA with pricing that ranges from $502 to $4,995. There are also 411 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk ranging from $550 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk ranges from $550 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,231.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Philadelphia/Manayunk range from $1,495 to $4,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $825 to $5,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,111 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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