Cheap Homes for Rent in Fishtown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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property at 1308 N Front St

1308 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 2521 Memphis St

2521 Memphis St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 2121 E Norris St

2121 E Norris St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 2401 E Norris St

2401 E Norris St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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 Magnet in Fishtown priced from $1,095. The Frankford Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Fishtown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE AStudio,1BA$1,095
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,195
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fishtown area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1201 N Howard St Model at 1201 N Howard St, Unit 3 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Fishtown apartment is the 603 E Girard Ave Model at 603 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor starting at $2,600 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Richmond 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.
1201 N Howard St, Unit 31201 N Howard St2BR,1BA$0.68
603 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor603 E Girard Ave3BR,2BA$1.58
Frankford Lofts3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.72
965 FrankfordX063BR,2BA$1.82
The Columbia2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
605 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor605 E Girard Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
171 W. Berks St.1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.27
The Mill at Howard1BR1BR,1BA$2.21
Copper Flats1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Fishtown?

There are currently 230 Apartments for Rent in Fishtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $990 to $5,919. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fishtown ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fishtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fishtown ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,134.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fishtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fishtown range from $2,215 to $4,037, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.