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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 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $655. 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
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University w/ a ...4BR,2BA$655
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of September 13, 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
1937 N Gratz St, Unit 11937 N Gratz St4BR,2BA$1.00
Little Greenery2 bedroom/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$0.47
1428 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit Apartment #21428 Cecil B Moore Ave4BR,1BA$0.48
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
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$1.03
1841 W Master St, Unit A1841 W Master St1BR,1BA$1.00

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North Central, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 858 Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $5,495. There are also 264 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 $2,114.

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 $4,695, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $4,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.

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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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