Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (53 Rentals)

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2131 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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1816 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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1537-41 Seybert
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1537-41 Seybert

1537-1541 W Seybert StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1515 N. 16th
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1515 N. 16th

1515-1517 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1946 N Gratz Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1946 N Gratz Street

1946 N Gratz StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Parklane Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parklane Apartments

2133 N 33rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Powelton Properties
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Powelton Properties

1510 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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GLM Rentals
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

GLM Rentals

1528-1530 N Sydenham StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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The Glenwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Glenwood

3029 Glenwood AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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North 15th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North 15th

1516 N 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1833 N 19th St priced from $530. 1515 N. 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Northwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1833 N 19th StPrivate Bedroom/DormStudio,1BA$530
1515 N. 16th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$700
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia, PA

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia area is the $0.55 price per square foot 2213 N 33rd St Model at 2213 N 33rd St, Unit 3 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Northwest Philadelphia apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2213 N 33rd St, Unit 32213 N 33rd St2BR,1BA$0.55
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$0.93
1517 N 15th St, Unit 3F-Room for rent1517 N 15th St1BR,1BA$0.34
1540-42 N Willington St3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$0.80
1428 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit Apartment #21428 Cecil B Moore Ave4BR,1BA$0.48
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.54
The Berks at 18504 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms4BR,4.5BA$0.50
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
1613 W Diamond St, Unit 31613 W Diamond St1BR,2BA$0.61

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Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Philadelphia is under $860.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Philadelphia?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Philadelphia is Apartments @ 1220 which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Northwest Philadelphia costs $3,150.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Philadelphia?

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 214 regular apartments in Northwest Philadelphia 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 Northwest Philadelphia?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Philadelphia have an average cost of $409 which is $2,741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

Written by: Richard Corrigan

There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.