Average Rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

East Germantown rentals average $1,050 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,498, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $20 (1.94%) year-over-year from $1,030 to $1,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $63 (5.00%) year-over-year from $1,250 to $1,313. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (5.94%) year-over-year from $1,416 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $65 (3.59%) year-over-year from $1,810 to $1,875. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $222 (8.77%) year-over-year from $2,528 to $2,750. 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 1.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.87% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.81% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.75	$1,050	$1,030 (1.94%)	$1,015 (3.45%)
1 BR	$17.57	$1,313	$1,250 (5.00%)	$1,500 (-12.50%)
2 BR	$13.05	$1,500	$1,416 (5.94%)	$1,763 (-14.89%)
3 BR	$19.28	$1,875	$1,810 (3.59%)	$1,400 (33.93%)
4+ BR	$17.75	$2,750	$2,528 (8.77%)	$1,729 (59.04%)

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 $1,900 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,675 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 34.76% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 18.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.35% 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	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,475	$1,598	$1,698
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,718	$1,875	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,350	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,949	$2,513	$2,213
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,675

Top Neighborhoods Near East Germantown

There are a total of 37 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 37 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 $1,850 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,498. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,620 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	$925	$900	$1,313	$1,000
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,100	$1,300	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,193	$1,431	$1,795	$1,450
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,400	$1,960	$1,465
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,334	$1,458	$1,493
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,365	$1,525	$1,550
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,438	$1,575	$1,587
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,275	$1,497	$1,597
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,602	$2,050	$1,670
Haverford North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,538	$2,200	$1,675
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,660	$2,150	$1,690
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,746	$1,675	$1,750
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,685	$1,953	$1,800
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,700	$1,987	$1,800
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,325	$1,875	$1,850
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,042	$1,750	$1,975
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,395	$1,595	$1,995
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,545	$1,975	$2,800	$2,000
West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,673	$2,154	$2,029
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,989	$2,300	$2,047
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,450	$2,025	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,042	$2,950	$2,064
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,898	$2,179
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,672	$2,150	$3,095	$2,179
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,637	$2,375	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,609	$2,245	$3,105	$2,235
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,367	$2,344	$3,280	$2,336
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,565	$3,874	$2,548
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,667	$2,850	$2,620

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 $2,244. 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 $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 5.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 25.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 36.67% 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	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,500	$1,300	$1,448	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,718	$1,875	$1,800
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,500	$2,000	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,949	$2,513	$2,213
Gloucester, NJ	$995	$1,498	$1,875	$2,275
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,550	$2,100	$2,500
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,995	$2,450	$2,540
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,300	$2,550
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,825	$2,590	$2,700

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 $1,800. A total of 7 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 $1,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,178. 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 $1,580 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $25 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	$1,185	$1,400	$1,688	$1,480
19119, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,295	$2,082	$1,495
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,580	$2,025	$1,697
19140, Philadelphia, PA	$725	$1,065	$1,270	$1,325
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,513	$1,650	$1,950	$1,850
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,275	$1,500	$1,675
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$900	$1,313	$1,175
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,183	$1,500	$1,420
19134, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,750	$1,783	$1,699
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,281	$1,495	$1,895	$1,800

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 $1,498. 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 $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $15.75. There are a total of 5 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $17.57. There are a total of 26 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 $13.05. 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $1,198/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.