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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. 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
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $0.73 price per square foot 1428 W Thompson St Model at 1428 W Thompson St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 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.
1428 W Thompson St, Unit 11428 W Thompson St3BR,3BA$0.73
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1929 N 9th St, Unit B1929 N 9th St3BR,2BA$1.00
821 Diamond St, Unit 1821 Diamond St2BR,2.5BA$1.17
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.61
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00
1937 N Newkirk St1937 N Newkirk St2BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 872 Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $4,746. There are also 284 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $525 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $525 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,891.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Central range from $599 to $4,079, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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

Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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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

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