Average Rent in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Germantown rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $53 (4.65%) year-over-year from $1,147 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $56 (4.07%) year-over-year from $1,369 to $1,425. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $143 (8.73%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $16 (-0.87%) year-over-year from $1,813 to $1,798. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-10.18%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $2,500. 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 10.01% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.37	$1,200	$1,147 (4.65%)	$1,177 (1.98%)
1 BR	$22.20	$1,425	$1,369 (4.07%)	$1,436 (-0.75%)
2 BR	$20.78	$1,775	$1,633 (8.73%)	$1,512 (17.42%)
3 BR	$16.43	$1,798	$1,813 (-0.87%)	$1,554 (15.66%)
4+ BR	$16.67	$2,500	$2,783 (-10.18%)	$2,181 (14.61%)

Historical Rents in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Germantown

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Germantown. The average rent in 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 $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is West Chester, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Germantown, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 2.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 4.76% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.83% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,239	$1,442	$1,350
Camden, NJ	$1,500	$1,313	$1,575	$1,700
Wilmington, DE	$1,173	$1,463	$1,700	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,696	$1,850	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$3,550	$1,325	$1,700	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,903	$2,488	$2,200
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,798	$2,300	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Germantown

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

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,900 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,900. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,450. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Germantown, Tioga - Nicetown has the most affordable average rent at $1,335 per month. Whereas, at $2,767 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Germantown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Tioga - Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,050	$1,460	$1,335
Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,375	$1,400	$1,400
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,100	$1,325	$1,425
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,250	$1,300	$1,500
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,272	$1,601	$3,197	$1,504
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,325	$1,575	$1,550
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,325	$1,550	$1,573
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,154	$1,450	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,602	$2,025	$1,670
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,148	$1,500	$2,025	$1,673
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,650	$2,195	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,757	$1,650	$1,795
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,238	$1,570	$1,950	$1,800
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$1,645	$1,950	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,253	$1,370	$1,850	$1,900
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,350	$1,595	$1,900
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,797	$1,885	$2,500	$1,985
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,548	$1,998	$2,000
West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA	$1,090	$1,477	$2,108	$2,017
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,771	$2,450	$2,050
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,745	$1,805	$2,297	$2,075
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,050	$2,795	$2,080
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,865	$2,400	$2,100
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$2,049	$2,915	$2,104
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,699	$2,179	$3,236	$2,199
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$1,600	$2,500	$2,295
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,723	$2,305	$3,787	$2,335
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,595	$2,500	$2,400
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,870	$2,545	$3,945	$2,555
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,700	$2,713	$3,248	$2,767

Top Counties Near Germantown

There are a total of 12 counties located by 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 $2,300. 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 $2,800, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 7.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 14.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 17.65% 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	$1,239	$1,442	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,300	$1,423	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,350	$1,696	$1,850	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$990	$1,903	$2,488	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,323	$1,500	$2,000	$2,250
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,500	$1,984	$2,350
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,798	$2,300	$2,400
Burlington, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,600
Tredyffrin, PA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$2,700
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,650	$2,575	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Germantown

There are a total of 28 zipcodes in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,838. A total of 4 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 $1,255. 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is $1,556 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,975 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$1,395	$1,700	$1,458
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,580	$2,000	$1,675
19119, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,350	$2,040	$1,684
19140, Philadelphia, PA	$825	$1,050	$1,363	$1,390
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,625	$1,950	$1,850
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,150	$1,500	$1,650
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,225	$1,500	$1,550
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$950	$1,300	$1,200
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,431	$1,520	$1,950	$1,825
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,815	$2,400	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Germantown Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Germantown, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $27.37. There are a total of 16 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Germantown.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,425 and an average price per square feet of $22.20. There are a total of 68 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Germantown.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,785 and an average price per square feet of $20.78. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Germantown.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.