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property at 1836 N Bouvier St

$750 - $2,800

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1836 N Bouvier St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1834 N 22nd St

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1834 N 22nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1923 N Gratz St

$1,050 - $1,500

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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1923 N Gratz St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 929 N 40th St

$1,100 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

929 N 40th St

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 913 N 15th St

$1,195 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

913 N 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19130

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North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Philadelphia West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Philadelphia West area of Philadelphia, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1515 N. 16th priced from $700. The Brownstones at Diamond Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $944. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetThree Bedrooms3BR,1BA$944
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$975
1432 N. Carlisle1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Edgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia West, PA

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia West area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Philadelphia West apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Philadelphia West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
765 N Ringgold St, Unit B765 N Ringgold St2BR,1BA$1.13
765 N Ringgold St, Unit B765 N Ringgold St2BR,1BA$1.13
1321 N 19th St, Unit C1321 N 19th St2BR,2BA$1.01
1816 N 17th St, Unit A1816 N 17th St3BR,2BA$0.67
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
The Berks at 18504 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms4BR,4.5BA$0.54
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$1.17
2272 N Bancroft St, Unit 12272 N Bancroft St1BR,1BA$1.23

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

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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 West, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #69

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Philadelphia West Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia West?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Philadelphia West is under $1,074.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia West is 1432 N. Carlisle which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia West costs $3,000.

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

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 237 regular apartments in North Philadelphia West 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 West?

Cheap apartments in North Philadelphia West have an average cost of $392 which is $2,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia West.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the Citys Biggest Employers

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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

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Beyond the Cheesesteak: The Ultimate Philadelphia Transplant Guide

Written by: Richard Corrigan

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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!