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Center City East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center City East?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Center City East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,212	$1,795	$6,145
Center City East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$13,323	$10,000	$10,000+
Center City East 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,500	$2,400	$2,600

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There are currently 20 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
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.57 price per square foot 2-Bedroom 2.5-Bathroom Duplex | 1774 sqft Model at The Collins in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $4,560. 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.
The Collins	2-Bedroom 2.5-Bathroom Duplex \| 1774 sqft	2BR,2BA	$2.57
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	$2.77
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	$2.73
The Ludlow	A8-ADA	1BR,1BA	$3.52
The Crane Chinatown	08 Unit	Studio ,1BA	$3.19
FOUND Residences \| Philadelphia	Studio Apartment	Studio ,1BA	$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City East?

There are currently 128 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $17,810. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,200 to $17,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City East ranges from $1,200 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $5,032.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City East range from $3,900 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $10,000 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,400.

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