Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (27 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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Wayne Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Manor Apartments

6200 Wayne AvePhiladelphia, 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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113-Walnut Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

113-Walnut Terrace

401 W Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Wallingford Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wallingford Apartments

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

Hampshire House

5008 McKean AvePhiladelphia, 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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Cheapest Available Germantown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older priced from $455. Q Wayne Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Germantown apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio,1BA$455
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
King's Manor ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Lennox ApartmentsStudio, StandardStudio,1BA$1,000
The Avenue at East FallsStudio StandardStudio,1BA$1,000
The GroveStudioStudio,1BA$1,029

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Germantown, PA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Germantown area is the $1.20 price per square foot 5352 Lena St Model at 5352 Lena St, Unit A in the in the West Oak Lane neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Germantown apartment is the 2 BR L Classic Model at Pelham Park starting at $1,800 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Mount Airy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Germantown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5352 Lena St, Unit A5352 Lena St3BR,2BA$1.20
Pelham Park2 BR L Classic2BR,1BA$1.63
4938 Germantown Ave, Unit Suite 24938 Germantown Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
53 W Maplewood Mall, Unit 253 W Maplewood Mall3BR,1.5BA$1.41
Willow Court ApartmentsBeautiful Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.44
123 E Washington Ln, Unit #3123 E Washington Ln3BR,1BA$1.41
McCallum Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
4933 Royal St, Unit For all units4933 Royal St1BR,1BA$1.58
Church Lane Court ApartmentsBeautiful 2 bedroom apartment2BR,1BA$1.73
Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and olderEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.14

Getting Around the Germantown Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Germantown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Germantown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Germantown is under $1,029.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Germantown?

The cheapest apartment in Germantown is Four Freedoms House- Seniors 62 yrs and older which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in Germantown costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 8 regular apartments in 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 Germantown?

Cheap apartments in Germantown have an average cost of $112 which is $1,838 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Germantown.

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