
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $725 (185 Rentals)


Montgomery Flats

2922 Frankford Ave

1330 W Hunting Park Ave

1950 Clarence St

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Cherry Commons

3759 N Marshall St, Unit 1st FL, Unit 1st FL

1949 N Gratz St

1839 Master St
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3114 W Gordon St

1719 N Gratz St

4522 N Broad St

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1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1826 N Bouvier St

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901-3 Diamond St

3050 N 8th St

3828 N Percy St

2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 2nd Floor

3139 N 15th St
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1704 W Diamond St

604 E Indiana Ave

1915 W Erie Ave

4826 Old York Rd

6335 Tulip St

4034 Baring St

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

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Carver Hall Gardens

1532 N 17th St
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1721 W Tioga St, Unit 4 3rd Floor, Unit 4 3rd Floor

2908 N 13th St

1514 N 17th St

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2253 N 16th St

4106 Old York Rd, Unit 3

3168 Reach St

1521 N 17th St

Hilltop Crescent

Sharswood Crossing

1836 E Atlantic St
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4835 N 6th St, Unit 1

Willows Apartments

141 Manheim St., Unit 2ndFloor, Unit 2ndFloor

1827 W Diamond St, Unit F

3438 Old York Rd

1235 W Huntingdon St

2363 Orthodox St

348 W Queen Ln

1206 W Airdrie St, Unit Unit 2

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3222 W Allegheny Ave
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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 | $1,567 | $530 | $8,025 |
| North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,959 | $550 | $9,000 |
North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,352 | $725 | $9,549 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $799 | $6,781 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,079 | $560 | $3,820 |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,900 | $3,850 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $525 | $3,090 |
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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 $890.
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 $2,450.
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 573 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 $419 which is $2,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.
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