Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (57 Rentals)

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Colonial Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Gardens

5425-5427 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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232 E Wister St
Studio Apartments

232 E Wister St

232 E Wister StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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5201-5203 Wayne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201-5203 Wayne Ave

5201-5203 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Cliveden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliveden Apartments

45-49 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

215 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Fieldview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fieldview Apartments

705-715 E Church LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Greene Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greene Street

5217 Greene StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Chelten Arms Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Chelten Arms Apartments

500-502 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Station Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station Square

308-316 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Walnut Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Lofts

401-407 E Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Chelten Terminal
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chelten Terminal

234 W Chelten AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Q Wayne Gardens priced from $875. Copley Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable East Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Q Wayne GardensStudioStudio,1BA$875
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$880
Penn Lee Court ApartmentsMagnificent apartment completely remodeledStudio,1BA$895
Church Lane Court ApartmentsChurch Lane Court - Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$895
Washington Lane ApartmentsNewly Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$900
Hilltop CrescentStudio 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
King's Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Greene ManorVue STAStudio,1BA$975
Stenton GardensStudio PlatinumStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Germantown, PA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Germantown area is the $1.21 price per square foot Tower Model at The Residences at Marchwood in the in the East Falls neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value East Germantown apartment is the 5031 Portico St Model at 5031 Portico St, Unit FL 2nd starting at $1,500 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Ogontz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at MarchwoodTower2BR,1BA$1.21
5031 Portico St, Unit FL 2nd5031 Portico St2BR,1BA$1.27
619 E Chelten Ave, Unit 1619 E Chelten Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
5833 Crittenden St, Unit 1F5833 Crittenden St1BR,1BA$1.19
Church Lane Court ApartmentsBeautiful 2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$1.73
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
1360 E Rittenhouse St, Unit 1st floor1360 E Rittenhouse St1BR,1BA$1.74
Stenton GardensStudio PlatinumStudio ,1BA$1.77
Hilltop CrescentStudio 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Copley Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #47

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the East Germantown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Germantown is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in East Germantown is Hilltop Crescent which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in East Germantown costs $2,955.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Germantown?

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 104 regular apartments in East Germantown 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 East Germantown?

Cheap apartments in East Germantown have an average cost of $1,341 which is $1,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Germantown.

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