Cheap Apartments for Rent in Old City
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STUDIO$1,100+1 BED$1,500+2 BEDS$1,650+ -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,145136 Chestnut St Unit 2
136 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,145136 Chestnut St Unit 2
136 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,1753 N Christopher Columbus Blvd Unit TD442
3 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO$1,200+1 BED$1,450+Old City Apartments
124 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,200120 Chestnut St Unit 204
120 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,425130 Arch St Unit 204
130 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,445+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,900+250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 Month Free1 BED, 1 BATH$1,445+2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000+250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,450Welcome to Urban Elegance in the Heart of Historic Old City, Philadelphia Unit 414
24-30-30 Bank St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$1,495+1 BED$2,195+2 BEDS$2,295+
The Ledger Residences
150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
Good Value|STUDIO$1,499+1 BED$1,749+2 BEDS$3,030+
Lotus
416 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED$1,500+2 BEDS$2,350+
Mariners Court Apartments
219-229 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500307 Arch St Unit 3B
307 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED$1,518214 Vine
214 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO$1,540+1 BED$1,895+2 BEDS$3,090+Amble
40 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$1,550+1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,950+
The Block at SoNo
456 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,600Welcome to Urban Elegance in the Heart of Historic Old City, Philadelphia Unit 202
24-30-30 Bank St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,625315 Arch St Unit 408
315 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED$1,648+2 BEDS$2,266+The Lofts at 509 Vine
509 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650315 New St Unit 120
315 New St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,665224 Church St Unit 207B
224 Church St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,673224 Church St Unit 203
224 Church St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
Exceptional Value|STUDIO$1,680+1 BED$1,895+2 BEDS$2,470+
The Keystone Apartments
417 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 -
STUDIO$1,680+1 BED$1,849+The View at Old City
401 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO$1,695Waterfront II
106 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED$1,719+2 BEDS$2,426+The Mercantile Apartments
22 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
Price Drop. $630 Off|STUDIO$1,720+1 BED$1,780+2 BEDS$2,650+
The National
121 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,725701 Sansom St Unit 204
701 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO$1,750+1 BED$1,850+2 BEDS$2,995+313 Race
313 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,750Welcome to Urban Elegance in the Heart of Historic Old City, Philadelphia Unit 407
24-30-30 Bank St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,785214 Vine St
214 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800214 Vine St
214 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
312 Walnut St
312 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,800
312 Walnut St Unit 202
312 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800
315 New St Unit 111
315 New St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,825
220 Locust St Unit 3H
220 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,825
401 Race St Unit D
401 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,840
408 Vine St Unit 2A
408 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Philadelphia at a Glance
Cheap Apartments in Old City Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
When looking for cheap apartments in Old 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 Old 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 89 cheap apartments available in Old 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
- Olney 838 Sq Ft $1,075/mo
- Frankford 877 Sq Ft $1,089/mo
- Southwest Cedar Park 544 Sq Ft $1,150/mo
- Tioga-Nicetown 1,595 Sq Ft $1,169/mo
- Carroll Park 878 Sq Ft $1,221/mo
- Logan-Ogontz-Fern Rock 826 Sq Ft $1,239/mo
- Oxford Circle-Castor 675 Sq Ft $1,240/mo
- West Oak Lane 711 Sq Ft $1,241/mo
- Oak Lane-East Oak Lane 866 Sq Ft $1,244/mo
- Kingsessing 715 Sq Ft $1,249/mo
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