Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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Foulkrod Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Foulkrod Apartments

1338 Foulkrod StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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4711 Leiper St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4711 Leiper St

4711 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Boulevard Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Gardens

4801 Summerdale AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Griscom Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Griscom Apartments

4732 Griscom StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Palmar Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmar Apartments

5926 Bustleton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19149
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Arizona Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arizona Lofts

4618 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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4605 Leiper St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4605 Leiper St

4605 Leiper StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Veterans Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Veterans Village

5127 Duffield StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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4015 Devereaux Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4015 Devereaux Street

4015 Devereaux StPhiladelphia, PA 19135
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Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frankford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frankford area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Avondale Apartments priced from $768. Foulkrod Manor LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Frankford apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale ApartmentsEfficencyStudio,1BA$768
Foulkrod Manor LLCStudio UnitsStudio,1BA$890
Cottage Court Apartment1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$895
Griscom Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$921
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frankford, PA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Frankford area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1670 Margaret St Model at 1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A1 in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Frankford apartment is the 1 BEDROOM Model at Carver Hall Gardens starting at $995 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frankford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A11670 Margaret St1BR,1BA$1.24
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Foulkrod Manor LLCOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.37
4833 Griscom St, Unit 1st Floor A4833 Griscom StStudio ,1BA$1.29
Griscom Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
2144 Bridge St, Unit B12144 Bridge StStudio ,1BA$1.54
4737 Frankford Ave, Unit C14737 Frankford AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
1200 Arrott St, Unit 21200 Arrott St1BR,1BA$1.30
Cottage Court Apartment1 Bedroom Jr.1BR,1BA$1.38
1610 Dyre St, Unit B31610 Dyre StStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #171

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Best Local Schools in
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the Frankford Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frankford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Frankford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frankford is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frankford?

The cheapest apartment in Frankford is Cottage Court Apartment which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Frankford costs $3,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frankford?

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 47 regular apartments in Frankford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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