Cheap Homes for Rent in North Philadelphia Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (245 Rentals)

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property at 2449 N Opal St

2449 N Opal St

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 2233 N Park Ave

2233 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19132
property at 1612 N 30th St

1612 N 30th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121
property at 3313 N Park Ave

3313 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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property at 3739 Lancaster Ave

3739 Lancaster Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19104

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property at 4122 Dungan St

4122 Dungan St

PhiladelphiaPA19124

North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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
732 W Erie Ave, Unit 2nd Floor732 W Erie Ave1BR,1BA$0.70
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
4840 Old York Rd, Unit Apt.24840 Old York Rd2BR,1BA$0.90
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74
Mantua Preservation ProjectMantua Preservation Project2BR,1BA$0.99
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65
3864 W Girard Ave, Unit 2nd Floor B13864 W Girard Ave1BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in North Philadelphia?

There are currently 2826 Apartments for Rent in North Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $11,595. There are also 733 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Philadelphia ranging from $500 to $5,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Philadelphia ranges from $500 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,085.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Philadelphia range from $599 to $9,960, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $585.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.