Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (202 Rentals)

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property at 2200 N 11th St

$900

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2900 N 5th St

$1,050 - $1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2900 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 1401 N 5th St

$1,168 - $2,075

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1401 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 813 N Broad St

$1,187 - $1,466

1 Bedroom Rentals

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813 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 2550 N 12th St

$1,190 - $1,340

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2550 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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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 3 Beds unit found at The View at Montgomery priced from $799. Temple Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at Montgomery3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$799
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$799
1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$890
Allegheny Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$894
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Edgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Temple Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia East, PA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia East area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2219 N 16th St Model at 2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value North Philadelphia East apartment is the 1337 N Franklin St Model at 1337 N Franklin St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Poplar 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.
2219 N 16th St, Unit Duplex Apartments2219 N 16th St3BR,1.5BA$0.83
1337 N Franklin St, Unit 11337 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.36
Sky Park Apartments#103BR,2.5BA$1.43
954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor954 N 8th StStudio ,1BA$1.09
502 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit D502 Cecil B Moore Ave3BR,2BA$1.33
1919 N 5th St, Unit #B1919 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$0.99
1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 11237 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
1312 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor1312 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.48

Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #15

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 Philadelphia East Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia East?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Philadelphia East is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia East?

The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia East is 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia East costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Philadelphia East?

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 117 regular apartments in North Philadelphia East 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 Philadelphia East?

Cheap apartments in North Philadelphia East have an average cost of $581 which is $1,519 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia East.

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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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Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. Those who live here take great pride in our specific corners of the city.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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!