
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (1,816 Rentals)


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The Katharine

17 Market West

1334 Walnut St

The Alcott

1909 Rittenhouse

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Jessup House

210 South 12th

The Howell

Josephine

Broad + Noble

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The Hannah

One City

1600 Callowhill

Graduate Pointe

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The Girard
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The National

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The Alexander

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The Ludlow

1919 Market

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The Arch

The Wellington

1121 Spruce St

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2116 Chestnut

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Park Towne Place

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AQ Rittenhouse

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The Commonwealth

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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,884 | $647 | $4,293 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $812 | $8,110 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,470 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,077 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan 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, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
When renting for a family with children, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Philadelphia, Center City ranks as one of the finest communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, trails and recreation, and access to highly-rated education and schools.
Outdoors Rating
Love the great outdoors? this neighborhood is a highly-rated neighborhood for having parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This area has a reputation as amongst the finest upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like pools, saunas, workout spaces, on-site concierge services, and amenities like granite countertops, range hoods, and high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 1,027 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $4,293 with an average price of $1,884.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $812 to $8,110 with an average monthly rent of $2,493.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $970 to $13,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,470.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 174 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,300 to $18,000 - averaging $4,077 for the location.
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