What is the average apartment size in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The average size for a Germantown, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 697 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Germantown?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Germantown is $1,495 per month, a 3.14% increase from last years average of $1,449.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Germantown?

In Germantown, studios rent for $1,013 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,449 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,789 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Germantown?

The typical apartment in Germantown offers about 697 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Germantown?

Studio apartments in Germantown average 446 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 642 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 912 sq. ft.

Germantown, Philadelphia, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Germantown?

The typical rent budget in Germantown ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Germantown?

In Germantown, 63% of households rent while 37% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 16, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,495, a 3.14% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,449.

Studio Apartments at $1,013 offer the most budget-friendly option with 446 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 642 square feet for $1,449, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,789 offer 912 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: May 16, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,495	697 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,013	446 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,449	642 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,789	912 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Germantown, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 3.14% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,449 to $1,495.

What's the typical rent budget in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA?

8,934 or 63% of the households in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 5,297 or 37% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Germantown?

Ogontz $1,102/month

Frankford $1,117/month

Tioga $1,175/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,022/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Germantown?

University City $3,347/month

Hawthorne $3,379/month

Society Hill $3,481/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Society Hill	$3,481
Hawthorne	$3,379
University City	$3,347
Center City West	$2,955
Powelton Village	$2,635
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,588
North Philadelphia	$2,580
Logan Square	$2,479
Northern Liberties	$2,461
Old City	$2,320
Southwest Center City	$2,309
Market East	$2,272
Manayunk	$2,258
West Poplar	$2,258
Olde Kensington	$2,224
Spring Garden	$2,219
East Poplar	$2,163
Fishtown	$2,160
Kensington South	$2,150
Washington Square West	$2,069
Callowhill	$2,019
Chestnut Hill	$1,943
Paradise	$1,912
Cabot	$1,870
East Torresdale	$1,861
Francisville	$1,834
Central Roxborough	$1,814
Norris Square	$1,807
Spruce Hill	$1,791
Mantua	$1,752
Garden Court	$1,738
East Kensington	$1,737
Packer Park	$1,708
Upper Roxborough	$1,696
Wynnefield	$1,696
East Falls	$1,649
Point Breeze	$1,606
Overbrook Farms	$1,590
West Torresdale	$1,548
West Mount Airy	$1,537
Somerton	$1,534
Wissahickon	$1,516
Germantown	$1,495
Bustleton	$1,483
Fox Chase	$1,475
Kensington	$1,453
Burholme	$1,437
Rhawnhurst	$1,432
Winchester	$1,419
Tacony	$1,390
East Oak Lane	$1,383
East Mount Airy	$1,375
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,365
Cecil B Moore	$1,361
Cedarbrook	$1,356
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Bells Corner	$1,312
Cobbs Creek	$1,304
Olney	$1,285
West Oak Lane	$1,282
Fern Rock	$1,274
Cedar Park	$1,260
Logan	$1,258
Walnut Hill	$1,181
Tioga	$1,175
Frankford	$1,117
Ogontz	$1,102

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Germantown is 10% higher than in Ashton - Woodenbridge

$1,495

Germantown rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,495

$1,365

Ashton - Woodenbridge rent is 9% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,365

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Germantown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.