Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2449 N Opal St

2449 N Opal St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 1612 N 30th St

1612 N 30th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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property at 2153 N 19th St

2153 N 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 2819 W Oxford St

2819 W Oxford St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 1730 N 22nd St

1730 N 22nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1820 w norris st Model at 1820 w norris st, Unit 2 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1816 W Norris St Model at 1816 W Norris St, Unit 1 starting at $1,900 with a $0.95 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.
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
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
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
The Greenery Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 933 Apartments for Rent in North Central, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $5,404. There are also 286 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $650 to $4,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $650 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,210.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Central range from $599 to $4,670, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

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