Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (200 Rentals)

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property at 3440 Old York Rd

$545 - $645

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3440 Old York Rd

PhiladelphiaPA19140
property at 452 E Girard Ave

$750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

452 E Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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The View at Montgomery
Rent Specials
$799 - $2,049
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$784 - $2,034
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$15
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$799 - $2,049
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

The View at Montgomery

1100 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19122
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  • Utilities Included

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property at 2200 N 11th St

$900

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
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901-3 Diamond St
$925 - $1,100
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$925 - $1,100
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$925 - $1,100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

901-3 Diamond St

901-3 Diamond StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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property at 1801 W Venango St

$975 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1801 W Venango St

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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property at 2317 N 15th St

$1,125 - $1,300

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2317 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
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The Parkside Fishtown
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$1,150 - $2,450
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$1,095 - $2,395
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$1,150 - $2,450
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The Parkside Fishtown

2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 1401 N 5th St

$1,168 - $3,509

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1401 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2119 N Front St

$1,175 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2119 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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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 $799. Allegheny Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$799
Allegheny ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$805
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
Temple Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia East, PA

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia East area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1919 N 5th St Model at 1919 N 5th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value North Philadelphia East apartment is the 3343 N 16th St Model at 3343 N 16th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,795 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Tioga 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.
1919 N 5th St1919 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.28
3343 N 16th St, Unit 23343 N 16th St4BR,1.5BA$1.20
2512 N 5th St, Unit FL 22512 N 5th St2BR,1BA$0.90
2114 N Franklin St, Unit 12114 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.33
1027 W Dauphin St, Unit 11027 W Dauphin St2BR,1.5BA$1.42
2515 Frankford Ave, Unit 22515 Frankford Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
3518 N 11th St, Unit 1st Fl3518 N 11th St1BR,1BA$1.20
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$0.99
1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 11237 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
3326 N 17th St, Unit 23326 N 17th St2BR,2BA$1.25

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North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA

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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 $808.

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 $954 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 $1,199 at Apartments @ 1220.

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 Vantage and starts from $1,499.

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