Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (94 Rentals)
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Avondale Apartments

1864 E Cornwall St

1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit 2 back

The Park Circle Apartments

3404 Braddock St

Foulkrod Manor LLC

Manchester Apartments

Grant Meadows
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542 Gilham St, Unit 542 Gilham Street

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Hillside Garden

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1305 Dyre St

6320 Keystone St

Austin Manor Apartments
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1647 Bridge St, Unit 2nd Floor B2

4703 Penn St, Unit 3rd Floor C

Blue Grass Estates

Tyson Arms

Tolbut 4409

Carl Mackley Houses

Park Chase Apartments

6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1

Oasis Manor - Senior Housing Apartments

1925 E Ontario St, Unit Floor 2nd
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6536 Crescentville Rd

6242 Mulberry St

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Oxford Gardens managed by Silverstone Properties

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7801 Hasbrook Ave

4749 Bingham St
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Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northeast Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,105 | $550 | $1,600 |
Northeast Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $800 | $3,301 |
Northeast Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $800 | $4,320 |
Northeast Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,200 | $1,949 |
Northeast Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,556 | $2,451 |
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There are currently 94 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Griscom Apartments priced from $795. The Park Circle 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Griscom Apartments | Efficency | Studio,1BA | $795 |
The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Foulkrod Manor LLC | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Grant Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Avondale Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Philadelphia, PA
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Philadelphia area is the $0.58 price per square foot 6322 Rising Sun Ave Model at 6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lawncrest neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Northeast Philadelphia apartment is the 4556 Teesdale St Model at 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr starting at $1,500 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 1 | 6322 Rising Sun Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr | 4556 Teesdale St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 3269 Kensington ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1670 Margaret St, Unit 1St Floor A1 | 1670 Margaret St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
4749 Bingham St, Unit 2 | 4749 Bingham St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1464 Benner St | 1464 Benner St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Carl Mackley Houses | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
4711 Penn St, Unit B2 | 4711 Penn St | Studio ,0.5BA | $0.92 |
1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit 2 back | 1432 E Cheltenham Ave | 1BR,0.5BA | $1.33 |
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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 $896.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is Griscom Apartments which is listed at $877, while the average apartment in Northeast Philadelphia costs $1,868.
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 15 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 $430 which is $1,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Philadelphia.
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