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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 533 Budd St

533 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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535 Budd St

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1109 Wallace St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
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North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. Temple Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia area is the $0.59 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value North Philadelphia apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.59
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$0.95
435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor435 N 39th StStudio ,1BA$0.71
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.64
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66
1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Floor C11616 Foulkrod StStudio ,1BA$0.93

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for East Central Philadelphia, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is Allegheny Apartments which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in North Philadelphia costs $2,550.

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 757 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 $598 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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