
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (89 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia.


Marshall Square Apartments

The Frankford Grand

1122 Frankford Ave

Five On Canal Apartments

The Avenue in Fishtown

965 Frankford Ave

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Conduit on 2nd

1141 N Front St
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The Beverly

926 N 2nd St

117 W Girard Ave

541 N Orianna St

The Archer

240-242 E Girard Ave

1131-39 N Front St

1102 N 2nd St, Unit D

23 West

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1169 Hope St
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1101 N Hancock St

The Dally

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1017 N 4th St, Unit 2nd flr

Piazza Alta

The Block at SoNo

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The Noble

WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden

1101 N Hancock St

614 N Front St

152 W Laurel St
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1154 N Lee St

The Carson

Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments

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1154 N Lee St, Unit 2

526 Brown St

308 W Wildey St

501 W Girard Ave

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The Lofts at 509 Vine
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932 N 5th St

1 Brown St

430 Fairmount Ave

829 N 3rd St Rentals

162 Richmond St

235 N Christopher Columbus Blvd

1072 N Front St

622 N 2nd St

1142 Crease St

1222 N 2nd St
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Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Liberties?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Liberties Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $1,195 | $2,270 |
| Northern Liberties 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,351 | $1,000 | $4,981 |
| Northern Liberties 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,551 | $1,645 | $8,121 |
| Northern Liberties 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,435 | $1,700 | $6,145 |
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There are currently 89 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Marshall Square Apartments priced from $1,000. Avant 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Square Apartments | Village | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Avant | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Avenue in Fishtown | Studio 1 Bath - A | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | STUDIO STYLE B | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Beverly | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Transatlantic Luxury Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| The Archer | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Liberties area is the $1.59 price per square foot #1 Model at Sky Park Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Northern Liberties apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Park Apartments | #1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.59 |
| WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden | 2 BR/2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 944 N Marshall St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 614 N Front St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 630 N 2nd St, Unit 2 | 630 N 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 622 N 2nd St | 405 | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 1017 N 4th St, Unit 2nd flr | 1017 N 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Marshall Square Apartments | Village | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 1154 N Lee St, Unit 2 | 1154 N Lee St | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Liberties?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Liberties is Marshall Square Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Northern Liberties costs $4,780.
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 110 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 $704 which is $4,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Liberties.
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