Average Rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

East Germantown rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $2,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,475, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $269 (24.90%) year-over-year from $1,081 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $39 (3.18%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,273. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $159 (11.27%) year-over-year from $1,413 to $1,573. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $39 (-2.13%) year-over-year from $1,839 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $361 (-15.28%) year-over-year from $2,361 to $2,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 16.63% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 24.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$16.20	$1,350	$1,081 (24.90%)	$1,063 (26.96%)
1 BR	$19.31	$1,273	$1,233 (3.18%)	$1,416 (-10.12%)
2 BR	$9.39	$1,573	$1,413 (11.27%)	$1,358 (15.77%)
3 BR	$19.30	$1,800	$1,839 (-2.13%)	$1,417 (27.06%)
4+ BR	$16.11	$2,000	$2,361 (-15.28%)	$2,096 (-4.57%)

Historical Rents in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near East Germantown

There are a total of 7 cities nearby East Germantown. The average rent in East Germantown is currently $1,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,378, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is West Chester, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,250 per month.

Let's compare East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 11.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 13.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.22% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378
Camden, NJ	$1,500	$1,300	$1,650	$1,750
Wilmington, DE	$1,173	$1,485	$1,700	$1,769
Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,700	$1,850	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$1,150	$1,488	$1,650	$1,950
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,935	$2,475	$2,218
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250

Top Neighborhoods Near East Germantown

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown. Some of these neighborhoods include Tioga - Nicetown, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, and Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 total neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,475. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $2,798 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Germantown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tioga - Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,050	$1,470	$1,325
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,075	$1,355	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,390	$1,700	$1,425
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,238	$1,300	$1,485
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,080	$1,465	$1,823	$1,500
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,325	$1,388	$1,525
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,259	$2,414	$3,177	$1,527
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,350	$1,550	$1,528
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,660	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,223	$1,450	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,578	$2,038	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,565	$1,650	$2,240	$1,675
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,528	$1,963	$1,750
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,373	$1,585	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,821	$1,650	$1,800
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,599	$1,900	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,222	$1,368	$1,850	$1,968
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,598	$1,898	$2,799	$2,018
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,775	$2,400	$2,035
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,620	$2,022	$2,986	$2,057
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,340	$2,059	$2,700	$2,088
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,534	$1,875	$2,495	$2,100
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,585	$2,013	$2,100
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,875	$2,353	$2,200
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,705	$2,177	$3,290	$2,216
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,637	$2,500	$2,295
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$2,285	$3,705	$2,345
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,595	$2,400	$2,365
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,922	$2,495	$3,945	$2,545
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,429	$2,636	$3,581	$2,798

Top Counties Near East Germantown

There are a total of 13 counties located by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,378. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,895, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 5.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 28.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 46.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,243	$1,447	$1,378
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,325	$1,400	$1,550
Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,700	$1,850	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,935	$2,475	$2,218
Camden, NJ	$1,250	$1,500	$2,000	$2,245
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$2,000	$2,300
Tredyffrin, PA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$2,700
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,665	$2,500	$2,800
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,310	$2,645	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near East Germantown

There are a total of 28 zipcodes in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,871. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,218. That's at least $29 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is $1,548 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,969 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,300	$1,675	$1,443
19119, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,350	$2,040	$1,495
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,565	$2,025	$1,688
19140, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,050	$1,398	$1,375
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,595	$1,913	$1,898
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,260	$1,498	$1,650
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$950	$1,300	$1,200
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,125	$1,495	$1,550
19134, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,528	$1,525	$1,500
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,523	$1,900	$1,892

Frequently Asked Questions - East Germantown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Germantown.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $19.31. There are a total of 27 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Germantown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $9.39. There are a total of 17 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Germantown.

How have rent prices in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,180/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.