Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Frankford Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $550 (15 Rentals)

5116 Cottage St

5116 Cottage St, Unit Side Unit

4708 Penn St

Avondale Apartments

4605 Leiper St

Foulkrod Manor LLC

Carver Hall Gardens

2962 McKinley St
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4635 E Thompson St

Kirkbride Arts Apartments

4737 Frankford Ave, Unit B1
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frankford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Frankford Studio Apartments | $1,323 | $550 | $5,300 |
Frankford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $865 | $2,500 |
Frankford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $1,095 | $3,275 |
Frankford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $2,850 | $3,200 |
Frankford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $3,200 | $3,525 |
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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
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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 Avondale Apartments which is listed at $818, while the average apartment in Frankford costs $3,200.
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 55 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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