
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $517 (351 Rentals)


1225 W Allegheny Ave

1223 W Somerset St, Unit PH015

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1702 Cecil B Moore Ave

1000 Diamond St

1223 W Somerset St, Unit PH016

2238 N Camac St

1673 Harrison St

The Brownstones at Diamond Street

2216 N Broad St
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2987 Frankford Ave

4407 Germantown Ave

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675 N 11th St, Unit 1f Loft studio, Unit 1f Loft studio

2322 N Park Ave

3733 N 15th St

1313 W Allegheny Ave

5721 Morris St

3451 Braddock St

4525 Lardner St

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2533 N Water St
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3244 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 3244 3rd Fl, Unit 3244 3rd Fl

2224 N 12th St, Unit 3r

300 W Coulter St

2940 N 22nd St

Hilltop Crescent

1517 N 17th St

3135 Frankford Ave

1521 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 2M

3415 Frankford Ave, Unit 2

1819 W Oxford St
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1249-51 W Allegheny Ave

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1819 W Oxford St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1521 Wakeling St, Unit 1R, Unit 1R

5709 Leonard St

1934 W Ontario St

1434 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 2F

1242 W Allegheny Ave

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5711 Erdrick St
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The Residences at Marchwood

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2266 E Cambria St

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4703 Penn St, Unit 1st Floor - A1, Unit 1st Floor - A1

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3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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1217 Arrott St, Unit 3, Unit 3
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North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $530 | $7,523 |
North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $517 | $7,687 |
| North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $499 | $9,910 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $730 | $7,556 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $560 | $10,000+ |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,501 | $2,000 | $3,125 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $525 | $4,900 |
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Best Local Schools in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Clemente Roberto Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Philadelphia Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Philadelphia is under $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia costs $2,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Philadelphia?
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 435 regular apartments in North Philadelphia 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?
Cheap apartments in North Philadelphia have an average cost of $354 which is $2,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.
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