
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $725 (187 Rentals)


2922 Frankford Ave, Unit 2a

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2

1950 Clarence St

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3539 N 11th St, Unit 1

2326 W Venango St

3050 N 8th St

4106 Old York Rd

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3759 N Marshall St, Unit 1st FL

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4943 Penn St
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1839 Master St

1934 W Ontario St

3462 N Front St

3139 N 15th St

3828 N Percy St

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2148 N Carlisle St

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4654 Penhurst St, Unit Apt 2

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1861 N Willington St

2546 N 7th St

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1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1
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2908 N 13th St

1704 W Diamond St

3047 Frankford Ave

3168 Reach St

1257 N 23rd St

3950 Dungan St

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

1323 W Butler St

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3601 Spring Garden St
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3605 Powelton Ave

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321 E Roosevelt Blvd, Unit 2

1532 N 17th St

3908 W Girard Ave

1429 N Hollywood St

4019 Old York Rd

1514 N 17th St

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3602 Hamilton St, Unit 3F

Carver Hall Gardens

1521 N 17th St
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Hilltop Crescent

2024 Ridge Ave

1924 N 18th St, Unit 2R

1827 W Diamond St, Unit F

1720 N Marshall St

1914 W Dauphin St

348 W Queen Ln

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430 W Bringhurst St, Unit 2

141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor

3156 Richmond St
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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 | $1,497 | $750 | $4,648 |
| North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,927 | $530 | $9,000 |
North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $725 | $8,569 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $625 | $6,481 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $585 | $3,730 |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $500 | $3,850 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,084 | $525 | $4,500 |
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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is Sharswood Townhouses III which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia costs $3,350.
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 337 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 $345 which is $3,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.
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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
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