Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (74 Rentals)

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property at 1234 Fitzwater St

1234 Fitzwater St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1442 Lombard St

1442 Lombard St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 606 S 16th St

606 S 16th St, Unit 2

606 S 16th St
PhiladelphiaPA19146
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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
The Chancellor03Studio,1BA$1,050
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,186
2118 Walnut StStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
1613 Pine StStudio 2FStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of March 28, 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
The Mercantile Apartments2H-3H-4F2BR,2BA$1.91
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
504 South St, Unit 2F504 South St2BR,1BA$1.88
The Pepper Building1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.72
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R1314 Walnut St1BR,1BA$1.82
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 1741 Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $19,310. There are also 303 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $900 to $19,310.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $900 to $19,310 with an average monthly rent of $3,212.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $1,119 to $19,310, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $19,310. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,185.

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.