
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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1520 W Ontario St

1226 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1226 2 fRONT
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2863 N 5th St

Allegheny Apartments

1342 W Westmoreland St

1312 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper North Philadelphia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper North Philadelphia Studio Apartments | $860 | $695 | $1,100 |
| Upper North Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $250 | $1,350 |
| Upper North Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $900 | $1,900 |
| Upper North Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,200 | $2,098 |
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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 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave priced from $890. Allegheny Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Upper North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Allegheny Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,086 |
| Temple Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper North Philadelphia, PA
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper North Philadelphia area is the $1.21 price per square foot 1237 W Allegheny Ave Model at 1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Tioga neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Upper North Philadelphia apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Edgewood Apartments starting at $1,736 with a $1.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1 | 1237 W Allegheny Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Edgewood Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 1135 W Somerset St, Unit B | 1135 W Somerset St | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 3536 N Marvine St, Unit 3536 Marvin | 3536 N Marvine St | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| 2550 N 12th St, Unit 2 | 2550 N 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 1312 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 1312 W Allegheny Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 3068 N Percy St, Unit Unit 1 | 3068 N Percy St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1325 Kerbaugh St, Unit B | 1325 Kerbaugh St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Carlisle Court Medical Student Housing | Single Room | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper North Philadelphia Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper North Philadelphia?
The cheapest apartment in Upper North Philadelphia is 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Upper North Philadelphia costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper North 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 10 regular apartments in Upper North 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 Upper North Philadelphia?
Cheap apartments in Upper North Philadelphia have an average cost of $409 which is $1,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper North Philadelphia.
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