Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (105 Rentals)

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1432 E Cheltenham Ave
$600 - $875
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1432 E Cheltenham Ave

1432 E Cheltenham AvePhiladelphia, PA 19124
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property at 2666 Bridge St

$875 - $1,450

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2666 Bridge St

PhiladelphiaPA19137

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4943 Penn St
$950 - $1,025
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4943 Penn St

4943 Penn 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 $795. Arizona Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Northeast Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Arizona LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$799
Mayfair Garden ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Algon GardensAG| Studio JrStudio,1BA$900
Longshore ApartmentsStudio, 1BRStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Philadelphia, PA

As of July 04, 2026 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 5734 Walker St Model at 5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 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.
6322 Rising Sun Ave, Unit 16322 Rising Sun Ave1BR,1BA$0.58
5734 Walker St, Unit 2nd Flr5734 Walker St1BR,1BA$0.87
Willows Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.15
4654 Penhurst St, Unit Apt 24654 Penhurst St2BR,1BA$1.10
6370 Oxford Ave, Unit B6370 Oxford Ave1BR,2BA$1.25
6419 Tulip St, Unit Tulip Street 2nd Floor6419 Tulip St1BR,1BA$1.00
Downing Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.24
7111 Rising Sun Avenue, Unit 3 rd floor7111 Rising Sun Avenue1BR,1BA$1.25
1950 Clarence St, Unit 21950 Clarence St2BR,1BA$1.13
1217 Arrott St, Unit 31217 Arrott St1BR,1BA$1.21

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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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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northeast Philadelphia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is at The Park Circle Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Philadelphia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Philadelphia Apartment is $877 at Arizona Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northeast Philadelphia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northeast Philadelphia is starting from $1,195 at Lawndale Apartments.

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