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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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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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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 $655. Allegheny Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $788. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University w/ a ...4BR,2BA$655
Allegheny ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$788
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia East, PA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia East area is the $0.97 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 $1,800. The second greatest value North Philadelphia East apartment is the 2550 N Hope St Model at 2550 N Hope St, Unit 2 starting at $1,994 with a $1.25 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$0.97
2550 N Hope St, Unit 22550 N Hope St3BR,3BA$1.25
634 W Jefferson St, Unit 3634 W Jefferson St2BR,2BA$1.38
1428 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit Apartment #21428 Cecil B Moore Ave4BR,1BA$0.48
1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 11237 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
901-3 Diamond St, Unit 2F901-3 Diamond St2BR,2BA$1.32
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$1.03
1829 W Tioga St, Unit Suite 31829 W Tioga St2BR,1BA$1.11
2533 N Water St, Unit 22533 N Water St1BR,1BA$1.38
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 #26

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
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 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 $975.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia East is Allegheny Apartments which is listed at $792, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia East costs $2,250.

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 274 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 $931 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia East.

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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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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