Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (69 Rentals)

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property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 606 S 16th St

606 S 16th St, Unit 2

606 S 16th St
PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1010 Pine St

1010 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1415 Lombard St

1415 Lombard St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Center City, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Center City, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Center City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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
The Chancellor03Studio,1BA$1,050
1433 Spruce StStudio - 3MStudio,1BA$1,075
400 S 9th St1F - StudioStudio,1BA$1,124
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$1,186
2118 Walnut StStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.65 price per square foot 762 S 15th St Model at 762 S 15th St, Unit A in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2H-3H-4F Model at The Mercantile Apartments starting at $2,473 with a $1.91 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.
762 S 15th St, Unit A762 S 15th St3BR,3BA$1.65
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
1311 Spruce Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.07
1909 Christian St, Unit 31909 Christian St1BR,1BA$2.06
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.94
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Bainbridge LoftsBainbridge One Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 1752 Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $19,310. There are also 288 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $950 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 $950 to $19,310 with an average monthly rent of $3,224.

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 $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,185.

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