Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (35 Rentals)

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2020 Walnut St

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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 Roosevelt Apartments priced from $1,250. 1530 Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,250
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The ChathamStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The SterlingDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,577
The WellingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$1,650
The RepublicA02Studio,1BA$1,714
AvenirStudio 1 B | 424Studio,1BA$1,785
2135 Walnut StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
AQ RittenhouseSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,887

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $3.39 price per square foot 06 Model at 2116 Chestnut in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the #101 Model at 2131 Walnut St starting at $1,650 with a $2.15 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
2116 Chestnut061BR,1BA$3.39
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$2.15
AQ Rittenhouse2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.51
The Sansom1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 668 sqft1BR,1BA$3.24
The RiverloftElfreth PremierStudio ,1BA$3.38
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
2135 Walnut StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.36
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
The ChathamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City West

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

There are currently 250 Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $11,121. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City West ranging from $1,395 to $5,919.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City West ranges from $1,395 to $5,919 with an average monthly rent of $3,218.

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