Cheap Homes for Rent in Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia.

property at 932 N 5th St

$1,250 - $1,750

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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932 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1247 Shackamaxon St

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1247 Shackamaxon St, Unit 3, Unit 3

1247 Shackamaxon St
PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 1102 Germantown Ave

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1102 Germantown Ave, Unit 406, Unit 406

1102 Germantown Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1102 Germantown Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1102 Germantown Ave, Unit 606, Unit 606

1102 Germantown Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19123

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property at 443 Fairmount Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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443 Fairmount Ave, Unit D, Unit D

443 Fairmount Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 443 Fairmount Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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443 Fairmount Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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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. Five On Canal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Northern Liberties apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Five On Canal ApartmentsS-AStudio,1BA$1,199
AvantA1Studio,1BA$1,250
The Avenue in FishtownStudio 1 Bath - AStudio,1BA$1,275
The Frankford GrandStudioStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA

As of April 20, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sky Park Apartments#12BR,2.5BA$1.59
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.43
944 N Marshall St2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.91
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
The Becker Building2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.13
Liberties Walk and TownhomesTwo Bedroom D2BR,1BA$2.43
1017 N 4th St, Unit 2nd flr1017 N 4th St1BR,1BA$2.00
The Lofts at 509 VineType F1BR,1BA$2.31
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38
1154 N Lee St, Unit 21154 N Lee St2BR,2BA$2.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Liberties

What type of rentals are currently available in Northern Liberties?

There are currently 206 Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $8,121. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northern Liberties ranging from $510 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northern Liberties?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northern Liberties ranges from $510 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,717.

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