Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City
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STUDIO$647 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$700Base Rent$700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$700834 Christian St Unit 2R
834 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 -
1 BED$812+2 BEDS$970+3 BEDS$1,119+4 BEDS$1,241+Universal Court 1
1500 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$8501229 Chestnut St Unit 1419
1229 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO$865+1 BED$1,275+1606-1608 Locust St
1606-1608 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$975120 N 21st St Unit 3B
120 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,000709 Wallace St Unit A
709 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,050Base Rent$1,050Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,050322 S 11th St Unit 1
322 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,0501324 Locust St Unit 512
1324 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,050
1314 Pine St
1314 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,060
201 S 13th St Unit 302
201 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
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STUDIO$1,075+1 BED$1,425+Juniper Place
247-249 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1002026 Bainbridge St
2026 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,1002100 Walnut St Unit 7D
2100 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO$1,111+1 BED$1,500+1705 Spruce Street
1705 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,145201 S 13th St Unit 511
201 S 13th 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 -
Exceptional Value|Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$2,045+1 BED$2,540+2 BEDS$1,400+3 BEDS$1,300+Base Rent$1,160 - $2,770Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,160 - $2,770
Evo at Cira Centre South
2930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,165201 S 13th St Unit 602
201 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
Good Value1 BED$1,175+2 BEDS$1,500+3 BEDS$1,905+4 BEDS$2,050+
Spring Lofts
1217-1235 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,180201 S 13th St Unit 412
201 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO$1,190+1 BED$1,895+The Newport
1530 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 -
STUDIO$1,200+1 BED$1,650+2 BEDS$1,800+Papermill Lofts
253-255B N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,2001321 Spruce St
1321 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,2002528 Christian St Unit 3rd Floor
2528 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,225332 S 17th St
332 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,2252100 Walnut St Unit 2H
2100 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,235
201 S 13th St Unit 812
201 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,250
790 S Front St
790 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,2501012 S 12th St
1012 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,2502215 Catharine St
2215 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA 19146 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,251+1 BED$1,697+2 BEDS$3,010+
One City
1401 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 -
STUDIO$1,254Ronan Flats
1904 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,2652100 Walnut St Unit 2E
2100 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
Price Drop. $319 OffSTUDIO$1,275+1 BED$1,375+2 BEDS$2,300+3 BEDS$3,239+
The Drake
1512 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,2752101 Chestnut St Unit 923
2101 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,275201 S 13th St Unit 712
201 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Center City Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
When looking for cheap apartments in Center City, 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.
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 750 cheap apartments available in Center City, 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
- Frankford 781 Sq Ft $1,090/mo
- Olney 698 Sq Ft $1,134/mo
- Southwest Cedar Park 496 Sq Ft $1,146/mo
- Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock 676 Sq Ft $1,186/mo
- Lawncrest 763 Sq Ft $1,195/mo
- Haddington 535 Sq Ft $1,206/mo
- Oxford Circle-Castor 757 Sq Ft $1,208/mo
- Tioga-Nicetown 979 Sq Ft $1,210/mo
- Kingsessing 665 Sq Ft $1,238/mo
- Cobbs Creek 751 Sq Ft $1,238/mo
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