Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City East
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$900 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$950+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,100+4 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,700+Base Rent$950 - $2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$950 - $2,700905 Arch St
905 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0151229 Chestnut St Unit 1108
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0351229 Chestnut St Unit 404
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,040
1229 Chestnut St Unit 1508
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0551229 Chestnut St Unit 402
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0551229 Chestnut St Unit 520
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,070
1229 Chestnut St Unit 1503
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,120
1229 Chestnut St Unit 1124
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,130
1229 Chestnut St Unit 706
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1401229 Chestnut St Unit 916
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1401229 Chestnut St Unit 217
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,145
1229 Chestnut St Unit 702
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,150
1229 Chestnut St Unit 901
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO$1,152+1 BED$1,433+2 BEDS$2,126+3 BEDS$2,511+
Barringer Hall
912-928 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,1551229 Chestnut St Unit 519
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,1601229 Chestnut St Unit 908
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,160
1229 Chestnut St Unit 1403
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,165
1229 Chestnut St Unit 1605
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,170
1229 Chestnut St Unit 325
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,1751229 Chestnut St Unit 1105
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,2001229 Chestnut St Unit 410
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,265
1229 Chestnut St Unit 209
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO$1,300+1 BED$1,575+2 BEDS$2,100+
The Cosmopolitan
221 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED$1,332+2 BEDS$1,998+3 BEDS$2,346+
Orlowitz Residence
1000 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,336+1 BED$1,739+2 BEDS$3,023+
One City
1401 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,365131 S 13th St Unit 2F
131 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
Price Drop. $807 OffSTUDIO$1,432+1 BED$2,107+2 BEDS$2,657+
400 Market Flats
400 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,450145 S 13th St Unit 703
145 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,4501017 Pine St
1017 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,465604 S Washington Square Unit 2113
604 S Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,480
904 Arch St
904 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
Price Drop. $190 Off|STUDIO$1,495+1 BED$1,895+
The Commonwealth
1201 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,500205 N 9th St Unit 3
205 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500301 Race St Unit 106
301 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,5001001 Arch St Unit 4f
1001 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,5351218 Walnut St Unit 406
1218 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,550Base Rent$1,550 - $1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,800111 N 9th St
111 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,575200 Locust St Unit 18EN
200 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,595701 Sansom St Unit 502
701 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,6001100 Vine St Unit 415
1100 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Center City East Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
When looking for cheap apartments in Center City East, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Center City East.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 134 cheap apartments available in Center City East, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Olney 1,149 Sq Ft $1,076/mo
- Frankford 787 Sq Ft $1,103/mo
- Haddington 587 Sq Ft $1,166/mo
- Southwest Cedar Park 557 Sq Ft $1,198/mo
- West Oak Lane 647 Sq Ft $1,202/mo
- Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock 665 Sq Ft $1,215/mo
- Tioga-Nicetown 1,090 Sq Ft $1,221/mo
- Carroll Park 828 Sq Ft $1,234/mo
- Lawncrest 734 Sq Ft $1,243/mo
- Cobbs Creek 907 Sq Ft $1,252/mo
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