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

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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 1836 N Bouvier St

1836 N Bouvier St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 1519 W Lehigh Ave

1519 W Lehigh Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19132
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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 2 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $700. 1537-41 Seybert has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$785
The View at Montgomery3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$799
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 944 N Marshall St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2350 N Park Ave Model at 2350 N Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Hartranft 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.
944 N Marshall St3 bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.04
2350 N Park Ave, Unit 12350 N Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.90
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1321 N 19th St, Unit C1321 N 19th St2BR,2BA$1.01
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
1619 N 29th St, Unit 21619 N 29th St2BR,1BA$1.01
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.69
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.64
901-3 Diamond St, Unit 2F901-3 Diamond St2BR,2BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #65

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Central is Apartments @ 1220 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in North Central costs $3,300.

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 271 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 $557 which is $2,743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.