Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (49 Rentals)

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property at 201 S 13th St

201 S 13th St

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property at 145 S 13th St

145 S 13th St

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property at 507 S 8th St

507 S 8th St

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property at 1019 Arch St

1019 Arch St

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property at 111 N 9th St

111 N 9th St

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property at 1010 Arch St

1010 Arch St

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property at 1218 Walnut St

1218 Walnut St

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property at 811 Filbert St

811 Filbert St

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property at 701 Sansom St

701 Sansom St

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property at 1222-26 Arch St

1222-26 Arch St

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Adelphia House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adelphia House

1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Midtown Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Apartments

1216-1218 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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201 S 13th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 S 13th St

201 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Annex 1201
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex 1201

1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1231-1235 Race St

1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1016-1018 Cherry St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1016-1018 Cherry St

1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1300 Chestnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1300 Chestnut Street

1300-1306 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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145 S 13th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

145 S 13th St

145 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wood Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Suites

1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jewelers Row
Studio Apartments

Jewelers Row

802 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Barrymore
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Barrymore

238-248 S Camac StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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701 Sansom Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 Sansom Street

701-707 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1222 Arch Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1222 Arch Street

1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1031 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1031 Spring St

1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Liberty Nexus
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Nexus

1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1200 Walnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Walnut

1200 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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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. The Chancellor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The Chancellor03Studio,1BA$1,050
One CityResidence - A1Studio,1BA$1,442
The Ledger Residences1217Studio,1BA$1,495
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,500
The Crane ChinatownUnit 10Studio,1BA$1,595
The GirardA - 1B1BR,1BA$1,775
210 South 12thStudioStudio,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lyndon at The Curtis in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at 4525 Walnut Associates LP starting at $2,900 with a $2.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lyndon at The Curtis3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
4525 Walnut Associates LP2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.41
The Collins2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1117 sqft2BR,2BA$2.94
The Baum’s Building1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.13
146 N 10th St146 N 10th St1BR,1BA$3.14
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.59
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R1314 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.82
The Crane Chinatown08 UnitStudio ,1BA$3.27
717 Walnut St, Unit 3R717 Walnut St1BR,1BA$2.98
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio ,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 $1,405 at The Chancellor.

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 Lyndon at The Curtis and starts from $3,900.

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