Average Rent in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Germantown rentals average $1,023 for a studio rental to $2,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $323 (-23.98%) year-over-year from $1,345 to $1,023. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1 (-0.09%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $1,282. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $109 (-6.62%) year-over-year from $1,642 to $1,533. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (1.70%) year-over-year from $1,667 to $1,695. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,508 (-45.59%) year-over-year from $3,308 to $1,800. 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 2.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.56% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.19	$1,023	$1,345 (-23.98%)	$929 (10.04%)
1 BR	$1.71	$1,282	$1,283 (-0.09%)	$1,172 (9.40%)
2 BR	$1.53	$1,533	$1,642 (-6.62%)	$1,442 (6.34%)
4+ BR	$1.37	$1,800	$3,308 (-45.59%)	$2,050 (-12.18%)

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 $1,673, 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 $2,150 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 26.65% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are about 10.86% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% 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	$1,495	$1,823	$1,673
Philadelphia, PA	$1,250	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Phoenixville, PA	$1,693	$1,968	$2,437	$2,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Germantown

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Germantown. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Port Richmond, and Roxborough. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,921 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,921. 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, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $3,295 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	$1,193	$1,338	$1,350
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,245	$1,400	$1,600
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,570	$1,675	$1,600
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,198	$1,500	$1,613
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,236	$1,400	$1,700	$1,632
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,395	$1,500	$1,650
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,037	$1,495	$1,750	$1,734
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$863	$1,850	$1,450	$1,800
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,500	$1,800	$1,838
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,699	$2,000	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,080	$1,243	$1,700	$1,850
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,497	$1,895	$1,895
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,463	$1,901	$2,951	$1,947
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,718	$2,912	$1,960
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,456	$1,388	$1,985
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,798	$1,550	$1,900	$1,997
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,065	$1,450	$2,175	$1,998
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,656	$1,600	$2,100	$2,000
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,386	$2,095	$3,151	$2,075
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,910	$2,800	$2,095
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,715	$2,450	$2,100
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$1,915	$3,123	$2,100
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,796	$2,275	$3,800	$2,528
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,368	$3,500	$3,975	$3,295

Top Counties Near Germantown

There are a total of 24 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 $2,361. 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 $3,000, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by Germantown, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 19.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 26.31% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 20.13% 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	$1,681	$1,800	$1,800
Delaware, PA	$873	$1,350	$1,950	$2,000
Camden, NJ	$1,400	$1,540	$1,900	$2,200
Montgomery, PA	$1,747	$1,700	$2,000	$2,350
Burlington, NJ	$1,200	$1,525	$2,100	$2,373
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,400	$1,900	$2,575
Bucks, PA	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,650
Mercer, NJ	$1,650	$1,900	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Germantown

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Germantown, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,688.

The following chart includes the top 6 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	$985	$1,637	$1,604	$1,675
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,363	$1,550	$1,698	$1,625
19131, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,135	$1,373	$1,450
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,195	$1,575	$1,781	$1,796
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,125	$1,198	$1,550	$1,700
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,693	$1,968	$2,335	$2,150

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 $1,023 and an average price per square feet of $2.19. There are a total of 10 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $1.71. There are a total of 29 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 $1,644 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. 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 -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% 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.