Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (90 Rentals)

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Mayfair Garden Apartments
$830 - $950
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$785 - $905
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$45
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$830 - $950
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mayfair Garden Apartments

6615-6635 Charles StPhiladelphia, PA 19135
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4637 Leiper St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

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Tyson Arms Apartments
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$910 - $1,445
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$860 - $1,395
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$50
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$910 - $1,445
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Tyson Arms Apartments

921 Tyson AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111
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The Revere Apartments
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$999 - $1,906
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$985 - $1,892
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$14
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$999 - $1,906
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The Revere Apartments

2301 Woodward StPhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Oxford Apartments
$1,005 - $1,595
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$984 - $1,574
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$21
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$1,005 - $1,595
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Oxford Apartments

6451-6461 Oxford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111
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714-718 Rhawn St
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714-718 Rhawn St

714-718 Rhawn StPhiladelphia, PA 19111
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Foulkrod Apartments
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Foulkrod Apartments

1338 Foulkrod StPhiladelphia, PA 19124
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Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Park Circle Apartments priced from $830. Mayfair Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Northeast Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$830
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$830
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Algon GardensAG| Studio JrStudio,1BA$900
Tyson Arms ApartmentsTyson Arms ApartmentsStudio,1BA$910
Oasis Manor - Senior Housing ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Park Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Foulkrod Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Philadelphia, PA

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Philadelphia area is the $0.97 price per square foot 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Northeast Philadelphia apartment is the 2141 Benson St Model at 2141 Benson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.97
2141 Benson St, Unit 12141 Benson St2BR,1BA$1.23
Scotchbrook Rental TownhomesUnit A2BR,2BA$1.32
1631 Dyre St1631 Dyre StStudio ,1BA$1.10
4660 Castor Ave, Unit 2nd4660 Castor Ave1BR,1BA$1.10
Park Villa ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.12
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25
1950 Clarence St, Unit 21950 Clarence St2BR,1BA$1.33
Carver Hall Gardens1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.36
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.28

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Philadelphia is under $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Northeast Philadelphia costs $2,210.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast 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 7 regular apartments in Northeast 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 Northeast Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Philadelphia have an average cost of $486 which is $1,724 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Philadelphia.

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