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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. 1537-41 Seybert has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 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
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia, PA

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Philadelphia area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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.
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
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
1619 N 29th St, Unit 11619 N 29th St1BR,1BA$0.79
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
2031 W Oxford St, Unit 32031 W Oxford St2BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Philadelphia?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $4,100. There are also 247 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Philadelphia ranging from $525 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Philadelphia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Philadelphia ranges from $525 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,793.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Philadelphia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Philadelphia range from $599 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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