
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $475 (350 Rentals) Page 2 of 7


2550 Kensington Ave

3259 Potter St

1506 W Ruscomb St

3126 N 16th St

4143 Orchard St

Marshall Square Apartments

2338 N 16th St

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6419 Tulip St, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor

904 E Tioga St, Unit apt 2
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2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

1103 Lindley Ave

53 W Logan St

1720 N 24th St

Tioga Park

Carl Mackley Houses

612 W Norris St

1626 N 17th St

4917 Greene St

Willows Apartments
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Metal Works

4605 Leiper St

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1239 Fillmore St, Unit Fillmore 1st Floor

1126-2 W Rockland St, Unit FL2

1521 Cecil B. Moore Ave

1839 N 33rd St

2728 Ash St

4819 Old York Rd

Germantown Apartments
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Apartments @ 1220

Q Wayne Gardens

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

319 W Chelten Ave, Unit 502

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 1 Rear

4936 N 17th St

169 W Norris St

2438 N 20th St
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1309 W Wingohocking St

675 N 41st St

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1968 N 31st St, Unit 1968n31stStreet

1126 W Rockland St, Unit 2

4028 W Girard Ave

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2331 N 20th St

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2436 N 30th St, Unit 2436 N 30th St #1

Duffield Veterans Village

3605 Powelton Ave

Grand Leiper Apartments
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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 | $1,557 | $650 | $7,614 |
North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $475 | $7,473 |
| North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $725 | $9,093 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $350 | $8,400 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $585 | $3,730 |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,800 | $4,250 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,081 | $525 | $4,500 |
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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 $780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is 1602 N 17th St which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia costs $1,900.
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 369 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 $490 which is $1,410 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.
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