
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $550 (164 Rentals)


1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Fl - C2 - SRO

1610 Dyre St, Unit 2nd Fl - B2 - SRO

2212 N Camac St

Spring Lofts

1520 W Ontario St

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1864 E Cornwall St

1938 E Elkhart St

1867 Clarence St
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2125 N 19th St

3801 Baring St

1126-2 W Rockland St, Unit FL3

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1935 E Hazzard St

732 North Terrace

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2841 W Diamond St

The Frankford Grand

1122 Frankford Ave

3507 Indian Queen Ln

Station Square

The Avenue at East Falls

4737 Frankford Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B1

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Temple Lofts
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Collins Lofts

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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 | $1,441 | $550 | $3,323 |
| North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $250 | $9,762 |
| North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $499 | $9,995 |
| North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $599 | $5,995 |
| North Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $615 | $4,204 |
| North Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $650 | $4,050 |
| North Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $575 | $4,950 |
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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 Arizona Lofts which is listed at $797, 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 568 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 $408 which is $2,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Philadelphia.
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