Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (67 Rentals)

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The View at Montgomery
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$799 - $2,129
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$799 - $2,129
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

The View at Montgomery

1100 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19122
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property at 2200 N 11th St

$900

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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2216 N 15th St, Unit 2
$925
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$925
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$925
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2216 N 15th St, Unit 2

2216 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19132
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2404 Parrish St, Unit 1
$1,075
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$1,075
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$1,075
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

2404 Parrish St, Unit 1

2404 Parrish StPhiladelphia, PA 19130
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property at 2438 N 20th St

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2438 N 20th St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 1257 N 23rd St

$1,150 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1257 N 23rd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1523 W Girard Ave

$1,150 - $1,250

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1523 W Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19130
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1826 N Bouvier St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 5

1826 N Bouvier St, Unit 3

1826 N Bouvier StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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property at 1521 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1521 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
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1833 N 19th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1833 N 19th St

1833 N 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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North Central, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $740. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingTemple University Off Campus - One Month Free!1BR,1BA$740
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The AntoinetteStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$750
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.21 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 2155 N Darien St in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2155 N Darien St4 Bedroom4BR,3BA$1.21
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1710 N 25th St, Unit 11710 N 25th St3BR,3BA$1.20
Westmont Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
2334 N 29th St, Unit 12334 N 29th St1BR,1BA$1.10

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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North Central, Philadelphia, PA

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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?

The cheapest apartment in North Central is Temple Crossing which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,387.

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 86 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 $359 which is $2,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

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