Cheap Homes for Rent in North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $300 (157 Rentals)

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property at 1711 N Willington St

$600

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6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1711 N Willington St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 3427 N 2nd St

$750

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$750

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$750

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3427 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19140
property at 2224 N 11th St

$750 - $1,200

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$750 - $1,200

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$750 - $1,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2227 N 17th St

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2227 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 3100 N 29th St

$800 - $1,100

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$800 - $1,100

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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3100 N 29th St

PhiladelphiaPA19132

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property at 2404 E Letterly St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2404 E Letterly St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 1521-1500 Wakeling St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1521-1500 Wakeling St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

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Cheapest Available North Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $740. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingOne Month Free (1 Bed w/ Office & Storage)4BR,2BA$740
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$799
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$830
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$865
Allegheny ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Philadelphia apartment is the 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 22213 N 33rd St1BR,1BA$0.78
954 N 8th St, Unit 1st floor954 N 8th StStudio ,1BA$1.06
2537 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 12537 Cecil B Moore Ave3BR,2BA$1.06
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.97
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
3539 N 11th St, Unit 13539 N 11th St2BR,1BA$0.91
Sharswood Townhouses II2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.81
Sharswood Townhouses III2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
4660 Castor Ave, Unit 2nd4660 Castor Ave1BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in North Philadelphia?

There are currently 2635 Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $9,549. There are also 837 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Philadelphia ranging from $300 to $6,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Philadelphia ranges from $300 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,397.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Philadelphia range from $625 to $7,483, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $6,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $560.

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