
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (74 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Northern Liberties area of Philadelphia.


The Magnet in Fishtown

The Frankford Grand

1141 N Front St

Five On Canal Apartments

The Block at SoNo

Liberty Square

The Beverly

1102 Germantown Ave

958 N 2nd St
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937 N 2nd St

200 E Girard Ave

1131-39 N Front St

Corner 2nd

1149 N 3rd St

109 W Wildey St

The Conduit on 2nd

23 West

1247 Shackamaxon St
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160 Richmond St

Studios at Piazza Alta

Piazza Alta

927 N 6th St

247 E Girard Ave, Unit 2

633 N 5th St

1122 Frankford Ave

The Noble

540 N 4th St

417 Fairmount Ave, Unit Northern Liberties

Hudson Liberties

1144 Frankford Ave

629 W Girard Ave

Beach Street Landing

965 Frankford

541 N Orianna St

1243 N 2nd St

1201 N Howard St, Unit 3

The Carson

Becker Building

308 W Wildey St

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Residences at 1 Brown

The Lofts at 509 Vine

The Mills

443 Fairmount Ave
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 | $1,722 | $1,175 | $3,430 |
Northern Liberties 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,000 | $5,235 |
Northern Liberties 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,375 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
Northern Liberties 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,414 | $1,500 | $9,960 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northern Liberties Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,175. 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 |
---|---|---|---|
The Frankford Grand | A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
The Magnet in Fishtown | STUDIO STYLE D | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
The Block at SoNo | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Five On Canal Apartments | S-A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Liberty Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,296 |
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 Conduit on 2nd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Studios at Piazza Alta | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northern Liberties, PA
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northern Liberties area is the $1.57 price per square foot 808 N 2nd St Model at 808 N 2nd St, Unit 402 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Northern Liberties apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom Model at Frankford Lofts starting at $2,664 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Richmond 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. |
---|---|---|---|
808 N 2nd St, Unit 402 | 808 N 2nd St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
Frankford Lofts | 3 Bedroom 1 5 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Corner 2nd | Two Bedroom Residence | 2BR,2BA | $2.44 |
860 N 3rd St, Unit 203 | 860 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
965 Frankford | X06 | 3BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Carriage Wheel Lofts Apartments | 2 beds / 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
622 N 2nd St | 302 | 2BR,2BA | $2.11 |
Sky Park Apartments | #4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
614 N Front St | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Liberty Square | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
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 $1,495.
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 $4,246.
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 97 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 $606 which is $3,640 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northern Liberties.
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