Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Germantown

$1,295/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Germantown is $1,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $605 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Germantown

98

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Germantown rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 $1,265, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Germantown run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

1%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,195

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,795

13%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,350

4%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

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 by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,612
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA is 20% 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

300 W Coulter St #1F - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

300 W Coulter St #1F, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1 bed

1 bath

$800

4532 Greene St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Germantown apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Residential Lease, PHILADELPHIA, PA

4532 Greene St #5, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1 bed

1 bath

$825

Welcome home to Walnut Terrace! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Welcome home to Walnut Terrace!

401 W Walnut Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,035–$1,310

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Germantown?

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

How does Germantown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Germantown is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $605 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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