Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (74 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center City West area of Philadelphia.

property at 2102 Walnut St

2102 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1411 Walnut St

1411 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 1600-18 Arch St

1600-18 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 135 S 19th St

135 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2100 Walnut St

2100 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2135 Walnut St

2135 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 204 N 16th St

204 N 16th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 1600 Walnut St

1600 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1602 Sansom St

1602 Sansom St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
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Coronado Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

2201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2041 Chestnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2041 Chestnut St

2041-2043 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Locust Commons
Studio Apartments

Locust Commons

237-241 S 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Cheapest Available Center City West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City West area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 2118 Walnut St priced from $1,195. Ronan Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,204. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2118 Walnut StStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Ronan FlatsB1Studio,1BA$1,204
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,250
The ChathamStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The WellingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
The SansomStudio | 404 sqftStudio,1BA$1,595
The RepublicA71BR,1BA$1,640
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bath - 05 Layout Model at The Arch in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1530 Chestnut starting at $1,695 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Arch2 Bedroom/2 Bath - 05 Layout2BR,2BA$2.92
1530 Chestnut2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
109 S 22nd St, Unit Second Floor109 S 22nd St1BR,1BA$2.25
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$2.15
Rittenhouse Quarter1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Rittenhouse Row ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.91
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The ChathamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80
112 S 20th St, Unit 2112 S 20th St1BR,1BA$2.60
Ronan FlatsB1Studio ,1BA$2.91

Getting Around the Center City West Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City West Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City West?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City West is at 2118 Walnut St listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City West Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City West Apartment is $1,545 at Roosevelt Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City West Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City West is starting from $1,695 at 1530 Chestnut.

What is the most affordable Center City West Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sterling and starts from $4,276.

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