
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (53 Rentals)


1613 W Diamond St, Unit 3

1000 Diamond St
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1835 N 19th St, Unit Studio

1836 N Bouvier St

2272 N Bancroft St, Unit 1

2321 N 25th St

1828 W Diamond St

2200 N 11th St

NC Five

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1819 W Oxford St

707 W Girard Ave

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1718 N Lambert St

The Corinthian

2550 N 12th St

1525 W Seybert St

2222 N 17th St, Unit Basement

2327 N Carlisle St
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1626 N 17th St

1201 W Girard Ave

813 N Broad St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Studio Apartments | $1,504 | $600 | $2,765 |
North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $500 | $2,895 |
| North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $499 | $3,200 |
| North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $599 | $4,140 |
| North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $615 | $4,204 |
| North Central 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,863 | $650 | $4,050 |
| North Central 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,391 | $575 | $4,950 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?
The cheapest apartment in North Central is 1432 N. Carlisle which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in North Central costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 269 regular apartments in North Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Central?
Cheap apartments in North Central have an average cost of $550 which is $2,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.
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