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

The average size for a Germantown, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 698 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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Germantown is $1,513 per month, a 3.36% increase from last years average of $1,464.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Germantown?

In Germantown, studios rent for $1,009 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,492 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,774 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Germantown?

The typical apartment in Germantown offers about 698 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 447 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 643 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 910 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 58% 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: September 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Germantown is $1,513, a 3.36% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,464.

Studio Apartments at $1,009 offer the most budget-friendly option with 447 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 643 square feet for $1,492, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,774 offer 910 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: September 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,513	698 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,009	447 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,492	643 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,774	910 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Germantown, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 3.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,464 to $1,513.

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

The largest share of rentals in Germantown, Philadelphia, PA (58%) 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 $1,073/month

Frankford $1,184/month

Walnut Hill $1,223/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,038/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Germantown?

Society Hill $3,485/month

Hawthorne $3,598/month

Navy Yard $3,647/month

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

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Navy Yard	$3,647
Hawthorne	$3,598
Society Hill	$3,485
University City	$3,352
Center City West	$2,899
North Philadelphia	$2,718
Powelton Village	$2,613
Rittenhouse Square	$2,592
Logan Square	$2,492
Passyunk Square	$2,481
Old City	$2,416
West Poplar	$2,336
Market East	$2,291
Southwest Center City	$2,286
Manayunk	$2,269
East Poplar	$2,258
Spring Garden	$2,214
Kensington South	$2,121
Olde Kensington	$2,096
Fishtown	$2,080
Northern Liberties	$2,042
Callowhill	$2,013
Washington Square West	$1,966
Paradise	$1,915
Chestnut Hill	$1,894
Packer Park	$1,861
Mill Creek	$1,844
Cabot	$1,844
Francisville	$1,842
Spruce Hill	$1,829
Norris Square	$1,815
East Torresdale	$1,813
Central Roxborough	$1,798
Brewerytown	$1,782
Wynnefield Heights	$1,776
East Kensington	$1,754
Mantua	$1,741
Andorra	$1,737
Garden Court	$1,727
Upper Roxborough	$1,708
Wynnefield	$1,692
East Falls	$1,660
Wissahickon	$1,633
Overbrook Farms	$1,594
Point Breeze	$1,589
Kensington	$1,578
West Torresdale	$1,555
West Mount Airy	$1,525
Germantown	$1,513
Somerton	$1,497
Bustleton	$1,489
Holmesburg	$1,484
Rhawnhurst	$1,480
Fox Chase	$1,435
Winchester	$1,424
East Mount Airy	$1,413
East Oak Lane	$1,406
Cedarbrook	$1,386
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,379
Cecil B Moore	$1,379
Bells Corner	$1,375
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Fern Rock	$1,297
Olney	$1,291
Cobbs Creek	$1,276
Tioga	$1,270
Logan	$1,269
Burholme	$1,267
West Oak Lane	$1,264
Lexington	$1,261
Cedar Park	$1,228
Walnut Hill	$1,223
Frankford	$1,184
Ogontz	$1,073

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Germantown is 13% lower than in Andorra

$1,513

Germantown rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,513

$1,737

Andorra rent is 15% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,737

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.