Average Rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

East Germantown rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,708, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $170 (16.96%) year-over-year from $1,003 to $1,173. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $717 (63.24%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $178 (14.02%) year-over-year from $1,272 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $413 (27.73%) year-over-year from $1,488 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $155 (6.75%) year-over-year from $2,295 to $2,450. 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 7.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.38% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$0.38	$1,173	$1,003 (16.96%)	$712 (64.70%)
1 BR	$2.41	$1,850	$1,133 (63.24%)	$1,375 (34.55%)
2 BR	$1.06	$1,450	$1,272 (14.02%)	$1,111 (30.53%)
3 BR	$1.41	$1,900	$1,488 (27.73%)	$1,358 (39.96%)
4+ BR	$1.61	$2,450	$2,295 (6.75%)	$1,674 (46.34%)

Historical Rents in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near East Germantown

There are a total of 3 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 Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,663, 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 $2,115 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 4.17% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.59% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 31.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,498	$1,795	$1,663
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,675	$1,840	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	N/A	$1,979	$2,180	$2,115

Top Neighborhoods Near East Germantown

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and North Philadelphia East. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,895 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,895. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,708. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Germantown, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,323 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Germantown. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,100	$1,400	$1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,270	$1,513	$1,500	$1,500
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,410	$1,725	$1,650
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,260	$1,298	$1,500	$1,700
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,205	$1,495	$1,850	$1,795
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,500	$1,800	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,152	$1,300	$1,750	$1,800
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,495	$2,195	$1,895
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,915	$2,732	$1,952
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,525	$1,895	$2,795	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,550	$1,800	$2,175	$2,033
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,170	$2,000	$2,728	$2,073
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,500	$2,100
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,839	$2,305	$3,943	$2,530
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,281	$3,386	$3,950	$3,323

Top Counties Near East Germantown

There are a total of 15 counties located by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,350. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,995, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 60.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 12.01% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 41.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,675	$1,840	$1,800
Delaware, PA	N/A	$1,500	$1,800	$1,903
Camden, NJ	$950	$1,500	$1,975	$2,269
Montgomery, PA	$1,756	$1,700	$2,000	$2,300
Burlington, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$2,025	$2,400
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,450	$1,950	$2,600
Bucks, PA	$950	$1,900	$2,300	$2,700
Mercer, NJ	N/A	$1,798	$2,450	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near East Germantown

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,700. A total of 3 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,568 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,115 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,095. That's at least $2 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 $1,583 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,650 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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	$1,270	$1,583	$1,450	$1,568
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,525	$1,650	$1,650
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,095	$2,250	$1,800	$1,900
19145, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,295	$1,500	$1,700
19460, Phoenixville, PA	N/A	$1,991	$2,140	$2,115

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 $1,708. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $0.38. There are a total of 3 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 $1,833 and an average price per square feet of $2.41. There are a total of 24 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 $1,400 and an average price per square feet of $1.06. There are a total of 12 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 0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.63%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% 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 $1,366/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.