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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Philadelphia area of Philadelphia.

property at 1141 N Front St

$1,195 - $1,545

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1141 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 178 W Seymour St

$1,195 - $1,600

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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178 W Seymour St

PhiladelphiaPA19144
property at 736 North Terrace

$1,199 - $1,399

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 10, 2026

736 North Terrace

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1521 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1521 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1524 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,600

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 8, 2026

1524 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1532 N 17th St

$1,200 - $1,300

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1532 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
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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 $700.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Philadelphia is 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave which is listed at $890, 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 578 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 $397 which is $2,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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