Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in East Germantown

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Germantown is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Germantown

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Germantown rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in East Germantown have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in East Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Germantown is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in East Germantown run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$1,038

14%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,475

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,800

3%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,050

3%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,038

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in East Germantown and East Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Germantown

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 17% lower than the median rent in East Falls, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

4929 Germantown Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

4929 Germantown Ave #3, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
503 E Washington Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

503 E Washington Lane - 3

503 E Washington Ln #3, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
513 Brinton St. - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8

Very good

513 Brinton St.

513 E Brinton St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,215

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
441 E WALNUT LN - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

21h ago

7.8

Very good

441 E WALNUT LN

441 E Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the East Germantown rental market.

How much is rent in East Germantown?

The average rent in East Germantown is $1,350 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Germantown?

Average rent prices in East Germantown have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does East Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Germantown is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Germantown?

To comfortably afford rent in East Germantown, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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