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property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 630 South St

630 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 1442 Lombard St

1442 Lombard St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1324 Locust St

1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 606 S 16th St

606 S 16th St, Unit 2

606 S 16th St
PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 116 N 9th St

116 N 9th St, Unit 2F

116 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 518 S 13th St

518 S 13th St, Unit 1

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
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Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Penn Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Center 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 Penn Center 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
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
2220 Spruce StstudioStudio,1BA$995
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The Quincy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1613 Pine StStudio 2FStudio,1BA$1,200
Fitler CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Center, PA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Penn Center area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit C in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Penn Center apartment is the 1327 Rodman St Model at 1327 Rodman St, Unit 1 starting at $3,400 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1928 Rodman St, Unit C1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.64
1327 Rodman St, Unit 11327 Rodman St3BR,3BA$1.79
618 S 21st St, Unit #2618 S 21st St2BR,2BA$1.61
1325 Buttonwood St, Unit 11325 Buttonwood St2BR,3.5BA$1.49
608 N 11th St, Unit 608 n. 11th608 N 11th St4BR,1BA$1.16
The Residences3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.71
508 South St, Unit 300508 South St3BR,1BA$1.65
628 N 11th St, Unit 8628 N 11th St2BR,2BA$1.73
The Homes at Chapel Lofts1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.75
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Penn Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Penn Center?

There are currently 1844 Apartments for Rent in Penn Center, PA with pricing that ranges from $617 to $17,810. There are also 505 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penn Center ranging from $950 to $17,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penn Center ranges from $950 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,976.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Penn Center range from $1,119 to $17,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,460 to $17,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,185.

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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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