Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$1,295/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $1,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Germantown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Germantown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,012

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,240

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,495

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,100

4%

35%

4 bedroom

$3,730

19%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,240

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,730

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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 Germantown, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

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

Germantown

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,653
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 22% lower than the median rent in East Falls, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

5043 Copley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

5721 Morris St #502 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

5721 Morris St #502, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

5721 Morris St #602 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

5721 Morris St #602, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5721 Morris St #305 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

5721 Morris St #305, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Germantown rental market.

How much is rent in Germantown?

The average rent in Germantown is $1,295 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Germantown?

Average rent prices in Germantown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Germantown?

To comfortably afford rent in Germantown, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/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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