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property at 1715 N Marston St

1715 N Marston St

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2153 N 19th St

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1934 N 18th St

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Northwest Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Philadelphia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Philadelphia area of Philadelphia, PA is a 3 Beds unit found at 1537-41 Seybert priced from $700. The Brownstones at Diamond Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Northwest Philadelphia apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1537-41 Seybert3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$700
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$860
The Greenery Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$950
Apartments @ 1220StudioStudio,1BA$995
1254 N. Carlisle, Philadelphia Pa. 191211BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,049
The Glenwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,106
Sharswood CrossingThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,126
Girard Court Apartments1bd1b1BR,1BA$1,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia, PA

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest Philadelphia apartment is the 1811 W Berks St Model at 1811 W Berks St, Unit A 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 Northwest 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
1811 W Berks St, Unit A1811 W Berks St4BR,2BA$1.05
1820 w norris st, Unit 21820 w norris st4BR,3BA$1.10
2631 Cecil B Moore Ave, Unit 12631 Cecil B Moore Ave3BR,3BA$1.17
The Lofts at Brewerytown2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Little Greenery3 bedroom/3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.19
1540-42 N Willington St5BR/3.0BA5BR,3BA$1.13
Skyline Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.71
Sharswood CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
The Brownstones at Diamond StreetTwo Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Philadelphia

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Philadelphia?

There are currently 712 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Philadelphia, PA with pricing that ranges from $499 to $4,980. There are also 224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Philadelphia ranging from $500 to $4,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Philadelphia ranges from $500 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,155.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Philadelphia range from $599 to $4,980, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,111 to $4,400. 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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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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.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.