Average Rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

East Germantown rentals average $995 for a studio rental to $2,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,476, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $102 (-9.27%) year-over-year from $1,097 to $995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $62 (5.00%) year-over-year from $1,233 to $1,295. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $96 (6.72%) year-over-year from $1,429 to $1,525. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7 (0.37%) year-over-year from $1,793 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $303 (11.87%) year-over-year from $2,548 to $2,850. 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 down by 7.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.92% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.36	$995	$1,097 (-9.27%)	$2,489 (-60.03%)
1 BR	$19.43	$1,295	$1,233 (5.00%)	$1,474 (-12.15%)
2 BR	$10.00	$1,525	$1,429 (6.72%)	$1,402 (8.80%)
3 BR	$17.78	$1,800	$1,793 (0.37%)	$1,474 (22.10%)
4+ BR	$14.31	$2,850	$2,548 (11.87%)	$2,063 (38.18%)

Historical Rents in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near East Germantown

There are a total of 6 cities nearby East Germantown. The average rent in East Germantown is currently $1,881 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,429, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,322 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 32.06% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 19.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$965	$1,200	$1,429	$1,429
Wilmington, DE	$1,713	$1,448	$1,695	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,328	$1,700	$1,800	$1,825
Camden, NJ	$2,200	$1,846	$2,100	$1,938
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,450	$1,850	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,422	$2,322

Top Neighborhoods Near East Germantown

There are a total of 33 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown. Some of these neighborhoods include Frankford, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, and Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 33 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 $1,967 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,967. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,476. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $2,858 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
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA	$800	$975	$1,338	$1,200
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,355	$1,355
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,295	$1,495	$1,395
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,186	$1,350	$1,413
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$823	$1,285	$1,350	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$750	$1,300	$1,500	$1,500
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,000	$1,537	$1,550
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,573	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,685	$2,287	$1,700
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,248	$1,495	$1,745
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,280	$1,528	$1,898	$1,750
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,580	$2,023	$1,773
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$1,575	$1,900	$1,775
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,888	$1,669	$1,795
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,250	$1,500	$1,825
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,248	$1,492	$1,894	$1,967
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,256	$1,387	$1,950	$1,988
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,750	$2,365	$2,000
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,535	$1,950	$2,000
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$2,039	$3,022	$2,101
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$990	$1,575	$2,500	$2,125
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,125	$2,895	$2,128
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,481	$1,890	$2,495	$2,158
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,659	$2,165	$3,542	$2,169
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,958	$2,995	$2,223
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,472	$2,255	$3,405	$2,285
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,387	$1,859	$2,475	$2,450
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,160	$2,339	$3,226	$2,479
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,816	$2,495	$3,908	$2,595
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,117	$2,412	$3,581	$2,858

Top Counties Near East Germantown

There are a total of 12 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 $2,320. 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 $1,429. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,805, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 28.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 35.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 40.98% 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	$965	$1,200	$1,429	$1,429
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,298	$1,425	$1,673
Philadelphia, PA	$1,328	$1,700	$1,800	$1,825
Camden, NJ	$1,345	$1,650	$2,100	$2,318
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,895	$2,422	$2,322
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,688	$2,200	$2,500
Lower Merion, PA	$1,450	$1,810	$2,500	$2,549
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$2,212	$2,692	$2,579
Mercer, NJ	$2,443	$2,650	$2,700	$2,730
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,410	$2,628	$2,805

Top Zipcodes Near East Germantown

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,825. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19141, Philadelphia, PA at $1,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,600 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,115. That's at least $25 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 $1,525 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 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	$1,123	$1,275	$1,525	$1,398
19141, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,325	$1,200
19119, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,295	$1,950	$1,498
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,248	$1,565	$2,050	$1,825
19140, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$975	$1,375	$1,388
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,168	$1,575	$1,900	$1,850
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,295	$1,495	$1,795
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$800	$1,000	$1,325	$1,250
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,083	$1,300	$1,413	$1,485
19134, Philadelphia, PA	$1,037	$1,465	$1,600	$1,495

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 $1,476. 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 $995 and an average price per square feet of $1.36. There are a total of 1 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 $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $19.43. There are a total of 29 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 $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $10.00. There are a total of 19 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% 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 $1,181/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.