Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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Dorado Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dorado Village

2642 N Marshall StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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Upper North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper North Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper North Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Allegheny Apartments priced from $838. 1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Upper North Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allegheny ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Temple Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Edgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper North Philadelphia, PA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper North Philadelphia area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Sydenham Arms in the in the Tioga neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Upper North Philadelphia apartment is the 1237 W Allegheny Ave Model at 1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 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$1.41
1237 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 11237 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
3849 N Broad St, Unit 2R3849 N Broad St2BR,1BA$1.88
3427 N 2nd St, Unit 2f3427 N 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.27
1229 W Somerset St, Unit A1229 W Somerset St2BR,1BA$1.91
2550 N 12th St, Unit 22550 N 12th St2BR,1BA$2.11
1226 W Allegheny Ave, Unit 2nd Floor1226 W Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
1228-1242 W Allegheny Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.58
Edgewood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10
Carlisle Court Medical Student HousingSingle Room1BR,1BA$1.78

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Upper North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper North Philadelphia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper North Philadelphia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper North Philadelphia is under $1,184.

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 $950, while the average apartment in Upper North Philadelphia costs $1,622.

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 11 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 $401 which is $1,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper North Philadelphia.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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