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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (43 Rentals)
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The Chancellor
206 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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from $1,050Studio Apartment Available May 15
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3S
1314 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1229 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
201 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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from $1,295Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15
Annex 1201
1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Cosmopolitan
221 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
145 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
131 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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from $1,442Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
One City
1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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from $1,495Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Ledger Residences
150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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FOUND Residences | Philadelphia
1204 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1019 Arch St
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1010 Race St
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238 S 13th St
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240 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
1218 Walnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
1300-6 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
313 Race St
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from $1,775Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
210 South 12th
210 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Ludlow
1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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from $1,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 18
The Commonwealth
1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
701 Sansom St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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Center City East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City East Studio Apartments | $1,993 | $975 | $3,149 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,823 | $1,400 | $6,100 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,460 | $1,650 | $8,850 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,983 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $3,400 | $3,475 |
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Cheapest Available Center City East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City East area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Juniper Place priced from $950. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,473. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| One City | Residence - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,473 |
| The Ledger Residences | 1217 | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Crane Chinatown | Unit 10 | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 210 South 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Ludlow | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,777 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| The Franklin Residences | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $3.91 price per square foot 3 BR PH Model at 210 South 12th in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $7,181. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den Model at Lyndon at The Curtis starting at $5,000 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 South 12th | 3 BR PH | 3BR,3BA | $3.91 |
| Lyndon at The Curtis | 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den | 2BR,3BA | $2.90 |
| The Chancellor | 105 | 4BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| The Ludlow | B1-T | 2BR,2BA | $3.82 |
| The Franklin Residences | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 146 N 10th St | 146 N 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| FOUND Residences | Philadelphia | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
Getting Around the Center City East Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City East is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City East?
The cheapest apartment in Center City East is FOUND Residences | Philadelphia which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $7,979.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City East?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 54 regular apartments in Center City East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Center City East?
Cheap apartments in Center City East have an average cost of $2,036 which is $5,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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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.