Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (313 Rentals)

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property at 1316 Pine St

1316 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 2102 Walnut St

2102 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 201 S 13th St

201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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729 Spruce St

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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
2220 Spruce StstudioStudio,1BA$995
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$1,000
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,186
2118 Walnut StStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Block at SoNoStudioStudio,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.11 price per square foot 505 South St Model at 505 South St, Unit 3 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 420 Gaskill St Model at 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR starting at $2,050 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
505 South St, Unit 3505 South St3BR,2BA$1.11
420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR420 Gaskill St2BR,1BA$1.33
Mariners Court Apartments221BR,1BA$1.19
The Mercantile Apartments2H-3H-4F2BR,2BA$1.97
1530 Chestnut2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.01
517 South St, Unit 6517 South St1BR,1BA$1.96
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Old City Apartments118 #301Studio ,1BA$2.15
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$2.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Center City, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City is at Juniper Place listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City Apartment is $812 at Universal Court 1.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City is starting from $970 at Universal Court 1.

What is the most affordable Center City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Universal Court 1 and starts from $1,119.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.