
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $499 (202 Rentals)


2926 Frankford Ave

1834 N 22nd St

1312 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

3301 N Front St

3820 N Broad St

2326 W Venango St

1321 W Wingohocking St

1839 Master St

4522 N Broad St
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3510 Frankford Ave, Unit 2

3510 Frankford Ave

1933 Cecil B. Moore Ave

1226 W Westmoreland St, Unit #2

Birchwood Hill Apartments

3342 Malta St

3326 N 17th St

4825 N Camac St

2831 W Oxford St

1846 Master St
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6158 Mulberry St

1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1

3038 N 8th St

1914 Rowan St

1847 N 33rd St

3246 N 13th St

2741 W Allegheny Ave

4724 Longshore Ave

632 N 32nd St

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Carver Hall Gardens

1914 N 22nd St

2353 E Somerset St

2322 N Park Ave

1526 N 17th St

3828 N Percy St

4411 Frankford Ave

3921 Lankenau Ave

3355 Frankford Ave, Unit Frankford Ave 1st Fl.

905 Diamond St
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1514 N 17th St

1937 N Newkirk St

1524 N 17th St

1521 N 17th St

1532 N 17th St

1523 N 17th St

Sharswood Crossing

Girard Court Apartments

2813 N 9th St

Willows Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $550 | $3,323 |
| North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $250 | $4,450 |
North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $499 | $9,995 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $599 | $6,145 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $799 | $4,204 |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $650 | $3,995 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $2,400 | $4,950 |
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Best Local Schools in North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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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 $821.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is The View at Montgomery which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia costs $3,000.
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 563 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 $417 which is $2,583 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
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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Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. Those who live here take great pride in our specific corners of the city.

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Welcome to Philadelphia! It’s the city of brotherly love, cheesesteaks, Ben Franklin and Rocky Balboa. And I don’t think you need me to tell you, it’s also a lot more than that.

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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!