Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (56 Rentals)

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property at 1447 N 17th St

1447 N 17th St

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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

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property at 1223 N 29th St

1223 N 29th St

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property at 2559 N 31st St

2559 N 31st St

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property at 2007 N 17th St

2007 N 17th St

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property at 2220 N 16th St

2220 N 16th St

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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
Student Housing
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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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1946 N Gratz Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1946 N Gratz Street

1946 N Gratz StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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1849 N 18th St
Studio Apartments

1849 N 18th St

1849 N 18th StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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Powelton Properties
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Powelton Properties

1510 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19121
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GLM Rentals
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

GLM Rentals

1528-1530 N Sydenham 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 $610. 1537-41 Seybert has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. 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$610
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
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 March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $0.53 price per square foot Studio Model at NC Five in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $1,160. 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.
NC FiveStudioStudio ,1BA$0.53
1415 N 7th St, Unit 11415 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.05
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$1.05
1816 W Norris St, Unit 11816 W Norris St4BR,3BA$0.95
1447 N 17th St, Unit B1447 N 17th St4BR,4BA$0.38
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
1407 N 15th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.00
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.64
2216 N 15th St, Unit 12216 N 15th St2BR,1BA$1.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #44

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
North Central, Philadelphia, PA

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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 1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 19121 which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,550.

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 390 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 $723 which is $1,827 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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