Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in East Germantown

$1,400/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Germantown is $1,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Germantown

78

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Germantown rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,637. 1-bedroom apartments in East Germantown run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

6%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,200

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,497

5%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,950

11%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

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$1,400
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 15% lower than the median rent in East Falls, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

547 E Tulpehocken St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Bright & Spacious Germantown Apartment with Easy Transit Access

547 E Tulpehocken St #2, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

503 E Washington Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

513 Brinton St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

513 Brinton St.

513 E Brinton St, Philadelphia, PA 19144

2 beds

1 bath

$1,265

Apartment for rent

5801 Stockton Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

2BR/1.0BA

5801 Stockton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19138

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,400 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Germantown?

Average rent prices in East Germantown have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does East Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Germantown is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 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 $56,000/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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