
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (226 Rentals)
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1316 Pine St

1913 S 20th St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

Universal Court 1

338 S 16th St

1180 S 10th St, Unit 2r

1249 S 21st St

1521 S Broad St, Unit 2F

1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL

1232 S 26th St

1200 Point Breeze Ave

2220 Spruce St

1606-1608 Locust St

The Chancellor

752 S 9th St

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

235 S 15th St

2116 Walnut St

2050 Dickinson St

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

1300 S 19th St

1529 S Stillman St

2118 Walnut St

2102 Walnut St

1711 Mifflin St, Unit 1st floor

1833 S 22nd St

Roosevelt Apartments

834 Christian St, Unit 3rd FL

1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R

1321-23 Spruce St

1015 Annin St, Unit 3fl

2224 Moore St

Fitler Commons

2101-17 Chestnut St

2201 Washington Ave

201 S 13th St

1453 Point Breeze Ave

Franklin House Apartments

830 South St

112 S 20th St, Unit 2

615 S 11th St

2407 Wharton St

The Cosmopolitan

1612 South St

1701 Federal - Olo

145 S 13th St
Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Center City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Center City Studio Apartments | $2,056 | $617 | $5,302 |
Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $805 | $7,476 |
Southwest Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,085 | $970 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,139 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,185 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Center City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest 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 Southwest Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
2220 Spruce St | studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
1606-1608 Locust St | Studio - 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Chancellor | 03 | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
1433 Spruce St | Studio - 3M | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Center City, PA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Center City area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Armory Lofts in the in the Wharton neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Southwest Center City apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den Model at Marine Club starting at $2,135 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Market East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Armory Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Marine Club | 1 Bed 1 Bath with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
2313 Wharton St, Unit 1 | 2313 Wharton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
1301 S Broad St, Unit 3R | 1301 S Broad St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
The Pepper Building | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
1909 Christian St, Unit 3 | 1909 Christian St | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
1711 Mifflin St, Unit 1st floor | 1711 Mifflin St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1025 S 8th St, Unit 2FL | 1025 S 8th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R | 1314 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA
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Getting Around the Southwest Center City Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
92 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
87 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Center City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Center City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Center City is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Center City is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Southwest Center City costs $3,785.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Center City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6,038 regular apartments in Southwest Center City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Center City?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Center City have an average cost of $1,033 which is $2,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Center City.
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