
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $425 (16 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Philadelphia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $425 | $3,350 |
Northwest Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $500 | $2,200 |
Northwest Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $499 | $3,250 |
Northwest Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $599 | $3,395 |
Northwest Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $585 | $3,300 |
Northwest Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,595 | $3,250 |
Northwest Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $525 | $4,100 |
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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 $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Philadelphia is 1833 N 19th St which is listed at $530, while the average apartment in Northwest Philadelphia costs $2,600.
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 248 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 $417 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Philadelphia.
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