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  2. Building Photo - 834 Christian St
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$700

    834 Christian St Unit 2R

    834 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
  3. Exterior - Universal Court 1
    1 BED
    $812+
    2 BEDS
    $970+
    3 BEDS
    $1,119+
    4 BEDS
    $1,241+

    Universal Court 1

    1500 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
  9. Building Photo - 322 S 11th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    322 S 11th St Unit 1

    322 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  11. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,050

    1314 Pine St

    1314 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  21. Building Photo - Evo at Cira Centre South
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $2,045+
    1 BED
    $2,540+
    2 BEDS
    $1,400+
    3 BEDS
    $1,300+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,160 - $2,770
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,160 - $2,770

    Evo at Cira Centre South

    2930 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    (856) 644-7984
  23. Building Photo - Spring Lofts
    Good Value
    1 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
    (888) 293-7839
  25. Building Photo - The Newport
    STUDIO
    $1,190+
    1 BED
    $1,895+

    The Newport

    1530 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
  30. Building Photo - 332 S 17th St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,225

    332 S 17th St

    332 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  36. Building Photo - One City
    Good Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,251+
    1 BED
    $1,697+
    2 BEDS
    $3,010+

    One City

    1401 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    (856) 559-7150
  37. Building Photo - Ronan Flats
    STUDIO
    $1,254

    Ronan Flats

    1904 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  39. Main - The Drake
    $319 Off
    Price Drop. $319 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,275+
    1 BED
    $1,375+
    2 BEDS
    $2,300+
    3 BEDS
    $3,239+

    The Drake

    1512 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    (856) 420-3092
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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.

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