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property at 1716 W Erie Ave

$650 - $700

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1716 W Erie Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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property at 2224 N 11th St

$750 - $1,100

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2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
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
property at 3332 Brandywine St

$825

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$825
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3332 Brandywine St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
property at 1217 Arrott St

$825

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$825
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1217 Arrott St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

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property at 1521-1500 Wakeling St

$850

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$850
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1521-1500 Wakeling St

PhiladelphiaPA19124
property at 1521-1500 Wakeling St

$900

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$900
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1521-1500 Wakeling St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

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property at 4541 Pulaski ave

$925

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$925
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4541 Pulaski ave, Unit 2B

4541 Pulaski ave
PhiladelphiaPA19144

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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 3 Beds unit found at 1432 N. Carlisle priced from $575. 1317 W Allegheny Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$575
1317 W Allegheny Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$725
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
Arizona LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$753
The AntoinetteStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia area is the $0.32 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 1602 N 17th St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value North Philadelphia apartment is the 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave Model at 1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $0.54 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.
1602 N 17th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.32
1533 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Unit 21533 Cecil B. Moore Ave6BR,2BA$0.54
6649 Hegerman St, Unit 16649 Hegerman St1BR,1BA$0.43
1531 Poplar St, Unit 11531 Poplar St3BR,3BA$0.79
3830 Baring St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.79
2356 N Park Ave, Unit B42356 N Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.36
1434 Willington St1434 Willington St4BR,2BA$0.41
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 11613 W Diamond St3BR,1BA$0.52
1432 N. Carlisle3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.69

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in North Philadelphia?

There are currently 2691 Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $350 to $8,623. There are also 956 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Philadelphia ranging from $265 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 $265 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,891.

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 $350 to $7,251, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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