Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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3932 N 8th St
$1,100 - $1,500
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

3932 N 8th St

3932 N 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19140
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Dorado Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dorado Village

2642 N Marshall StPhiladelphia, PA 19133

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Temple Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Temple Lofts

1419-1421 W Allegheny AvePhiladelphia, PA 19132
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property at 3146 N Franklin St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3146 N Franklin St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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Cheapest Available Upper North Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper North Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Allegheny Apartments priced from $967. 3120 North Park Avenue Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Upper North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allegheny Apartments1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$967
3120 North Park Avenue CondosE2BR,1BA$1,525
Sydenham Arms3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,632

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper North Philadelphia, PA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper North Philadelphia area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sydenham Arms in the in the Tioga neighborhood starting from $1,632. The second greatest value Upper North Philadelphia apartment is the 3539 N 11th St Model at 3539 N 11th St, Unit 1 starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Tioga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper North Philadelphia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sydenham Arms3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
3539 N 11th St, Unit 13539 N 11th St2BR,1BA$0.82
1353 Jerome St, Unit Upper unit # 21353 Jerome St3BR,1BA$1.81
3518 N 11th St, Unit 1st Fl3518 N 11th St1BR,1BA$1.20
1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 11237 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.16
3759 N Marshall St, Unit 1st FL3759 N Marshall St2BR,1BA$1.11
2509 N 7th St, Unit 22509 N 7th St2BR,2BA$2.06
1312 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor1312 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
3120 North Park Avenue CondosE2BR,1BA$2.29
Carlisle Court Medical Student HousingSingle Room1BR,1BA$1.78

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Upper North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #172

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper North Philadelphia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper North Philadelphia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper North Philadelphia Apartment is $967 at Allegheny Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper North Philadelphia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper North Philadelphia is starting from $1,525 at 3120 North Park Avenue Condos.

What is the most affordable Upper North Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper North Philadelphia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sydenham Arms and starts from $1,632.

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