
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (69 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia.


The Magnet in Fishtown

109 W Wildey St

457 Fairmount Ave

Five On Canal Apartments

The Block

1131-39 N Front St

1141 N Front St

Liberty Square

The Beverly

1149 N 3rd St

Corner 2nd

1102 Germantown Ave

808 N 3rd St

The Conduit on 2nd

200 E Girard Ave

Piazza Alta

989 N Marshall St

Studios at Piazza Alta

1247 Shackamaxon St

240-242 E Girard Ave

937 N 2nd St

1308 N Front St

720 N 5th St

The Noble

540 N 4th St

905 N 2nd St

1215 N Hancock St

The Carson

Beach Street Landing

1247 N 2nd St

1144 Frankford Ave

965 Frankford Ave

965 Frankford

541 N Orianna St

633 N 5th St

635 N 2nd St

303 Vine St

RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES

1214 N 5th St, Unit 10

Residences at 1 Brown

The Lofts at 509 Vine

The Mills

629 W Girard Ave

202 Richmond St
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northern Liberties?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Liberties Studio Apartments | $1,670 | $1,188 | $2,226 |
Northern Liberties 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,305 | $1,195 | $4,163 |
Northern Liberties 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $1,495 | $9,163 |
Northern Liberties 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,367 | $2,215 | $7,995 |
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Cheapest Available Northern Liberties Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Frankford Grand priced from $1,188. The Magnet in Fishtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Northern Liberties apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Frankford Grand | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,188 |
The Magnet in Fishtown | STUDIO STYLE D | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Block | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Liberty Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
The Beverly | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Corner 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
1149 N 3rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
The Keystone Apartments | Elevate Your Everyday | Studio,1BA | $1,411 |
The Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA
As of March 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Liberties area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom Model at Frankford Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,664. The second greatest value Northern Liberties apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Liberty Square starting at $3,454 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northern Liberties apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Frankford Lofts | 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Liberty Square | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Corner 2nd | Two Bedroom Residence | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden | 2 BR/2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
860 N 3rd St, Unit 203 | 860 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
965 Frankford | X06 | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Montesino | Montesino Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
622 N 2nd St | 302 | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
614 N Front St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Residences at 1 Brown | East Tower 6 | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Getting Around the Northern Liberties Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
91 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
76 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northern Liberties Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northern Liberties?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northern Liberties is under $1,435.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northern Liberties?
The cheapest apartment in Northern Liberties is The Magnet in Fishtown which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Northern Liberties costs $4,247.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northern Liberties?
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 102 regular apartments in Northern Liberties 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 Northern Liberties?
Cheap apartments in Northern Liberties have an average cost of $639 which is $3,608 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Liberties.
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