
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (72 Rentals)
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The Frankford Grand

The Magnet in Fishtown

Five On Canal Apartments

614 N Front St

The Conduit on 2nd

965 Frankford

The Beverly

The Archer

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Piazza Alta

1131-39 N Front St

Liberty Square

1203 Germantown Ave

The Dally

629 W Girard Ave

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The Mills

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408 N Front 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 | $1,648 | $1,050 | $2,200 |
| Northern Liberties 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $1,000 | $9,810 |
| Northern Liberties 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $1,495 | $9,995 |
| Northern Liberties 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,902 | $1,750 | $5,124 |
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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. The Frankford Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 |
| The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | STUDIO STYLE D | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 965 Frankford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Beverly | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Archer | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| 23 West | A1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Piazza Alta | Alta Studio D | Studio,1BA | $1,413 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northern Liberties area is the $1.43 price per square foot #10 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 | #10 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden | 2 BR/2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| 860 N 3rd St, Unit 1 Bed | 860 N 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 944 N Marshall St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 622 N 2nd St | 201 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 614 N Front St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Marshall Square Apartments | Village | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Residences at 1 Brown | East Tower 6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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 $1,413.
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 $4,250.
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 61 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 $437 which is $3,813 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Liberties.
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