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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2000 N 2nd St

2000 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2000 Dreer St

2000 Dreer St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Philadelphia East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Philadelphia East area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $630. Allegheny Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
Allegheny ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$755
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
1201 W Girard AveUNIT TYPE A1BR,1BA$1,125
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia East, PA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia East area is the $1.14 price per square foot 337 W Girard Ave Model at 337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value North Philadelphia East apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Nylon Lofts starting at $1,800 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Philadelphia East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard337 W Girard Ave4BR,2BA$1.14
The Nylon Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
634 W Jefferson St, Unit 3634 W Jefferson St2BR,2BA$1.52
1422 N 7th St, Unit 31422 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.50
1625 N 7th St, Unit 31625 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.43
2059 Germantown Ave, Unit 12059 Germantown Ave2BR,2BA$1.54
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66
3129 N 15th St, Unit B3129 N 15th St2BR,1BA$1.33
2611 N 12th St, Unit 2 - B12611 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.44
2506 N 6th St, Unit 2nd Fl R2506 N 6th StStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the North Philadelphia East Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

78 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Philadelphia East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Philadelphia East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Philadelphia East is at Allegheny Apartments listed at $755.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Philadelphia East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Philadelphia East Apartment is $849 at Allegheny Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Philadelphia East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Philadelphia East is starting from $799 at The View at Montgomery.

What is the most affordable North Philadelphia East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Philadelphia East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The View at Montgomery and starts from $929.

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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

Written by: Marie Brown

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