Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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1121 Walnut St, Unit 2R

1121 Walnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA

As of March 27, 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East

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

There are currently 129 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $19,310. There are also 109 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,200 to $19,310.

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 $19,310 with an average monthly rent of $4,380.

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 $2,300 to $19,310, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $19,310. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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