
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)
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1432 E Cheltenham Ave, Unit 2 back

Algon Gardens

Avondale Apartments

The Park Circle Apartments

3547-49 K St

908 E Schiller St

6035 Palmetto St, Unit BA

Hillside Garden
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725 E Cornwall St

Foulkrod Manor LLC

Manchester Apartments

5705 Charles St

Grant Meadows

4737 Frankford Ave, Unit C1

4833 Griscom St, Unit 1st Floor A

Carver Hall Gardens

Cottage Court Apartment

Willows Apartments

1205 Arrott St, Unit 2
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Austin Manor Apartments

Blue Grass Estates

2666 Bridge St

1041 Fanshawe St

Carl Mackley Houses

1217 Arrott St, Unit 4

Park Chase Apartments
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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 | $1,114 | $650 | $1,609 |
Northeast Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $800 | $2,811 |
Northeast Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,095 | $5,450 |
Northeast Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $1,400 | $3,203 |
Northeast Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,991 | $1,556 | $2,458 |
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There are currently 58 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 Avondale Apartments priced from $815. 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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Avondale Apartments | Efficency Small | Studio,1BA | $815 |
The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Griscom Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $856 |
Foulkrod Manor LLC | Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Philadelphia, PA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Philadelphia area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4556 Teesdale St Model at 4556 Teesdale St, Unit 2nd Flr in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Northeast Philadelphia apartment is the 3269 Kensington ave Model at 3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,300 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Richmond 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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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 |
Cottage Court Apartment | 1 Bedroom Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Carl Mackley Houses | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
4737 Frankford Ave, Unit C1 | 4737 Frankford Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
4833 Griscom St, Unit 1st Floor A | 4833 Griscom St | Studio ,1BA | $1.29 |
1616 Foulkrod St, Unit 3rd Floor C1 | 1616 Foulkrod St | Studio ,1BA | $0.93 |
Griscom Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is Griscom Apartments which is listed at $856, while the average apartment in Northeast Philadelphia costs $1,972.
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 13 regular apartments in Northeast Philadelphia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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