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Cheapest Available Northern Liberties Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Frankford Grand priced from $1,175. The Magnet in Fishtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Northern Liberties apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE DStudio,1BA$1,195
Liberty SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,296
420 Fairmount Avenue Partners LP0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
965 FrankfordStudio 1 Bath - BStudio,1BA$1,320
The Conduit on 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,340
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,400
Corner 2ndStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
AvantA3Studio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Liberties area is the $1.14 price per square foot 337 W Girard Ave Model at 337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Northern Liberties apartment is the 421 Fairmount Ave Model at 421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Liberties apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard337 W Girard Ave4BR,2BA$1.14
421 Fairmount Ave, Unit 2421 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
Frankford Lofts3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.65
1211 N 5th St, Unit 51211 N 5th St2BR,2BA$1.57
1140 Shackamaxon St, Unit 3R1140 Shackamaxon St2BR,1.5BA$1.89
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.81
Sky Park Apartments#41BR,1BA$1.88
979 N Lawrence St, Unit 1979 N Lawrence St1BR,1BA$1.73
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.97
1169 Hope St, Unit 4E1169 Hope St1BR,1BA$1.81

Getting Around the Northern Liberties Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

76 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Liberties Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northern Liberties?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern Liberties is under $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Liberties?

The cheapest apartment in Northern Liberties is The Magnet in Fishtown which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Northern Liberties costs $4,735.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Liberties?

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 263 regular apartments in Northern Liberties 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 Northern Liberties?

Cheap apartments in Northern Liberties have an average cost of $1,618 which is $3,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Liberties.

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