Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (84 Rentals)

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2000 N 2nd St

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property at 1924 N Front St

1924 N Front St

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property at 1141 N Front St

1141 N Front St

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2000 Dreer St

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property at 2039 N Front St

2039 N Front St

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property at 1833 Hope St

1833 Hope St

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property at 1935 N 2nd St

1935 N 2nd St

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property at 200 E Girard Ave

200 E Girard Ave

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property at 1308 N Front St

1308 N Front St

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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fishtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fishtown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Frankford Grand priced from $1,188. Quaker City Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,191. Here are the most affordable Fishtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,188
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE DStudio,1BA$1,195
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,278
The Residences at 1BRKSStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The GothamStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
Views of FishtownA11BR,1BA$1,411
Copper Flats1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
The Mill at Howard1BR1BR,1BA$1,437

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fishtown area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom Model at Frankford Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,664. The second greatest value Fishtown apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at 171 W. Berks St. starting at $2,050 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fishtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Frankford Lofts3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.72
171 W. Berks St.2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.78
965 FrankfordX063BR,2BA$1.82
The Yellowjacket- Your place to call home2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
2200 E Norris St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Harbisons Dairy1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.32
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46
Studios at Piazza AltaStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.67
The Mill at Howard1BR1BR,1BA$2.70
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$2.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #58

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

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Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the Fishtown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

67 / 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 Fishtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fishtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fishtown is under $1,437.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fishtown?

The cheapest apartment in Fishtown is Quaker City Flats which is listed at $1,191, while the average apartment in Fishtown costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fishtown?

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 11 regular apartments in Fishtown 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 Fishtown?

Cheap apartments in Fishtown have an average cost of $664 which is $2,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fishtown.

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