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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 1223 N 29th St

1223 N 29th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1839 Master St

1839 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1816 N 17th St

1816 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
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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 Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. Temple Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $620. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$620
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
1432 N. Carlisle0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$0.95
2548 N 27th St, Unit 22548 N 27th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
Westmont Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.22
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.63
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.64
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #100

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4.0
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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 1201 W Girard Ave which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,400.

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 338 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 $634 which is $1,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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