Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (49 Rentals)
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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3S

1229 Chestnut St

The Chancellor

201 S 13th St

Annex 1201

The Cosmopolitan

One City

507 S 8th St

145 S 13th St
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131 S 13th St

The Ledger Residences

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

1019 Arch St

1010 Race St

238 S 13th St

111 N 9th St

240 S 13th St

1218 Walnut St

The Ludlow

701 Sansom St

815 Sansom St, Unit 2B

210 South 12th

1300-6 Chestnut St

811 Filbert St

Jessup House

1222-26 Arch St

1001-13 Chestnut St

226 N Camac St
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 | $1,978 | $975 | $3,149 |
Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,400 | $6,100 |
Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,508 | $1,650 | $8,850 |
Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,327 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,418 | $3,400 | $3,475 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,458. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
One City | Residence - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,458 |
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 |
The Ludlow | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,674 |
210 South 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 684 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,172 |
The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den Model at Lyndon at The Curtis in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 105 Model at The Chancellor starting at $3,400 with a $2.16 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. |
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Lyndon at The Curtis | 2 bedroom 3 full bath w/den | 2BR,3BA | $2.90 |
The Chancellor | 105 | 4BR,2BA | $2.16 |
The Ludlow | B1-T | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
4525 Walnut Associates LP | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
146 N 10th St | 146 N 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 684 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City East?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City East is at Juniper Place listed at $950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City East Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City East Apartment is $1,750 at FOUND Residences | Philadelphia.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City East Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City East is starting from $1,650 at FOUND Residences | Philadelphia.
What is the most affordable Center City East Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center City East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ledger Residences and starts from $5,195.
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