Average Rent in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Germantown rentals average $1,270 for a studio rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, 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 $115 (9.30%) year-over-year from $1,235 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $226 (17.35%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $1,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $345 (-18.70%) year-over-year from $1,845 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $188 (-9.87%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,713. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $538 (-23.24%) year-over-year from $2,313 to $1,775. 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 15.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.93% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.90% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.39	$1,350	$1,235 (9.30%)	$1,073 (25.79%)
1 BR	$1.98	$1,525	$1,300 (17.35%)	$1,093 (39.57%)
2 BR	$1.67	$1,500	$1,845 (-18.70%)	$1,473 (1.81%)
3 BR	$1.44	$1,713	$1,900 (-9.87%)	$1,783 (-3.93%)
4+ BR	$1.32	$1,775	$2,313 (-23.24%)	$1,875 (-5.32%)

Historical Rents in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Germantown

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Germantown. The average rent in Germantown is currently $1,800 per month. 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,115 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 1.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.74% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 22.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near 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 Germantown

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

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,895 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,895. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Germantown's average rent, which is only $1,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 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 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
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
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,833	$1,400	$1,708
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 Germantown

There are a total of 15 counties located by 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 62.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 6.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 32.48% 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 Germantown

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,700.

The following chart includes the top 5 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	$1,270	$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 - 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 $1,500. 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 $1,270 and an average price per square feet of $2.39. There are a total of 7 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 $1,513 and an average price per square feet of $1.98. There are a total of 28 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 $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $1.67. There are a total of 16 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 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.