Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 1447 N 17th St

1447 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2525 N 12th St

2525 N 12th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 2217 N Broad St

2217 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 1220 N Broad St

1220 N Broad St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1223 N 29th St

1223 N 29th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1839 Master St

1839 Master St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 1514 N 17th St

1514 N 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
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1833 N 19th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1833 N 19th St

1833 N 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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2200 N 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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1537-41 Seybert
3 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1537-41 Seybert

1537-1541 W Seybert StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1515 N. 16th
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1515 N. 16th

1515-1517 N 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1946 N Gratz Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1946 N Gratz Street

1946 N Gratz StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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North Central, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $620. Temple Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$620
Temple Apartments3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$695
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
1515 N. 16th3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$750
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $0.95 price per square foot 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1415 N 7th St Model at 1415 N 7th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1415 N 7th St, Unit 11415 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.05
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$1.05
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
2631 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 12631 Cecil B Moore Ave3BR,3BA$1.17
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
1414 N 7th St, Unit 3F1414 N 7th St2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?

The cheapest apartment in North Central is 1201 W Girard Ave which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central?

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 298 regular apartments in North Central 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 North Central?

Cheap apartments in North Central have an average cost of $663 which is $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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