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5281 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA|East Germantown
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 5281 Germantown Ave, East Germantown
Apartment Amenities
| Mini Split |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5281 Germantown Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 12% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in East Germantown.
5281 Germantown Ave cost $1,095 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: assigned parking and in-unit laundry. Located at 5281 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA, this unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Philadelphia, renting this apartment is 24% cheaper per month.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5281 Germantown Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Germantown |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19144 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in East Germantown
1-bedroom apartments at 5281 Germantown Ave cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
East Germantown
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,500 |
| May 2024 | $1,536 |
| June 2024 | $1,594 |
| July 2024 | $1,553 |
| August 2024 | $1,524 |
| September 2024 | $1,501 |
| October 2024 | $1,505 |
| November 2024 | $1,529 |
| December 2024 | $1,534 |
| January 2025 | $1,528 |
| February 2025 | $1,532 |
| March 2025 | $1,521 |
| April 2025 | $1,504 |
| May 2025 | $1,531 |
| June 2025 | $1,535 |
| July 2025 | $1,512 |
| August 2025 | $1,495 |
| September 2025 | $1,496 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,465 |
| December 2025 | $1,484 |
| January 2026 | $1,439 |
| February 2026 | $1,430 |
| March 2026 | $1,450 |
| April 2026 | $1,450 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,111 |
| May 2024 | $1,105 |
| June 2024 | $1,228 |
| July 2024 | $1,195 |
| August 2024 | $1,190 |
| September 2024 | $1,165 |
| October 2024 | $1,177 |
| November 2024 | $1,181 |
| December 2024 | $1,197 |
| January 2025 | $1,195 |
| February 2025 | $1,198 |
| March 2025 | $1,200 |
| April 2025 | $1,200 |
| May 2025 | $1,199 |
| June 2025 | $1,195 |
| July 2025 | $1,198 |
| August 2025 | $1,200 |
| September 2025 | $1,206 |
| October 2025 | $1,199 |
| November 2025 | $1,198 |
| December 2025 | $1,213 |
| January 2026 | $1,255 |
| February 2026 | $1,247 |
| March 2026 | $1,245 |
| April 2026 | $1,246 |
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Can I afford to live at 5281 Germantown Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 5281 Germantown Ave
Academy for Early Learning
va bldg 5000 wissahickon ave
philadelphia, PA, 19144
PKPublic
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School
430 e washington ln
philadelphia, PA, 19144
K-8Public
C-
Kenderton Elementary School
1500 w ontario st
philadelphia, PA, 19140
K-8Public
C-
Acelero Learning - Big Germantown
3149 germantown ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Plaza Allegheny
432 w allegheny ave
philadelphia, PA, 19133
PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 5281 Germantown Ave
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 5281 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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Brother Halal Meat Market
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Tacoma Mini Market Inc
214 W Manheim St
Wayne's Superette
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Chang Jae Lee Grocery
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K & K Tees
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G Town Tees
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Family Dollar
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Sadika Fashions LLC
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Zoetic Couture
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Cloud Coffee LLC
18 W Penn St
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
5445 Germantown Ave
Germantown Espresso Bar
26 W Maplewood Mall
Quality Donuts
5718 Greene St
Dunkin'
5753 Wayne Ave
Charlie B's
153 E Chelten Ave
Victor's Tavern
5550 Wayne Ave
Bar 210
211 W Rittenhouse St
Delmar Bar & Lounge
304 W Chelten Ave
Deke's Bar-B-Que
137 W Berkley St
Progressive Meat Food Market
Lily of the Valley
26 W Maplewood Mall
Maplewood Nutrition & Dietary Food Shop
51 W Maplewood Mall
Wayne Avenue Health Store
5007 Wayne Ave
Crab Story
5729 Germantown Ave
Gilbert Stuart Park
Howell Park
Bringhurst Park
Market Square
Wister Playground
Tasties LLC
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Tipsy Cafe & Catering
5227 Germantown Ave
Pizzeria Nonna LLC
5301 Germantown Ave
Guesippi's Pizza & Steaks LLC
5147 Germantown Ave
Zapata Deli Grocery
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