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property at 1617 N 18th St

$1,000

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$1,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1617 N 18th St, Unit 2F

1617 N 18th St
PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1639 Poplar St

$1,192

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$1,192
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1639 Poplar St, Unit LL2

1639 Poplar St
PhiladelphiaPA19130
property at 2056 W Boston St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2056 W Boston St

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 1 Bed unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $640. 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$640
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 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $0.81 price per square foot 1531 Poplar St Model at 1531 Poplar St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at 2155 N Darien St starting at $2,800 with a $1.21 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.
1531 Poplar St, Unit 11531 Poplar St3BR,3BA$0.81
2155 N Darien St4 Bedroom4BR,3BA$1.21
1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
Summit House3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.19
1710 N 25th St, Unit 11710 N 25th St3BR,3BA$1.20
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

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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 North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 868 Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,500. There are also 263 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $550 to $7,500.

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 $550 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,880.

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 $625 to $4,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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