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East Germantown Philadelphia, PA

Modern Living with Historic Flair

Location Suburban History

Discover the perfect blend of history and modern living in East Germantown! This charming neighborhood is a haven for history enthusiasts, with its rich colonial and Civil War heritage. When it comes to renting apartments, you'll find a treasure trove of historic and visually appealing options.

Despite being just a short six miles from the bustling Center City, East Germantown boasts a peaceful suburban atmosphere. Here, you'll encounter spacious homes with yards, an abundance of parks, and serene streets. Awbury Park, for instance, offers delightful amenities such as scenic walking trails, picnic spots, playgrounds, and year-round activities for both kids and adults. Plus, the East Germantown Recreation Center serves as a vibrant community hub, catering to residents of all ages.

East Germantown stretches from the eastern side of Germantown Avenue up to East Upsal Street, just north of Downtown Philadelphia. Thanks to the efficient regional rail and numerous bus routes, you can reach the heart of downtown in just 20 minutes. This means you can easily savor the best of both worlds, experiencing the tranquility of suburban living while enjoying the vibrant city life that Philadelphia has to offer.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Germantown is $1,005 for a studio, $1,191 for one bedroom, $1,392 for two bedrooms, and $1,992 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Germantown has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 483 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,005/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 691 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,191/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,392/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,112 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,992/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Strong Public Transit

Transit

80 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Reviews of East Germantown - Philadelphia, PA

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11 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Your late night food options in this area are limited to Chinese food and chicken places. Also you can go to the bar and get a drink with a little food as well.

Niche User

11 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Small mom and pops stores and bars in the area tend to attract violence, loitering and litter. Businesses are auto supplies and repair shops. My family goes out of our neighborhood for dinner and shopping.

Niche User

11 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

My neighborhood has single, twin and some row homes. It is really a nice neighborhood I just wished people would not throw trash out of their car windows on our streets and residence to take pride in their homes.

Niche User

11 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Drivers tend to not stop at stop signs, not generous to pedestrians, even police cars speed through stop signs

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • The Morris Arboretum
  • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.