
Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (162 Rentals)


The Ledger Residences

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Jessup House

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210 South 12th

Annex 1201

One City

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The Girard

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The Ludlow

The Commonwealth

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The Witherspoon
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Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence

4525 Walnut Associates LP

The Franklin Residences

The Cosmopolitan

The Baum’s Building

Lyndon at The Curtis

The St James

The Crane Chinatown

Juniper Place
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The Chancellor

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905 Arch St

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717 Walnut St, Unit 4F

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714 Chestnut St, Unit 6

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1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W

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1001 Chestnut St

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701 Chestnut St, Unit 4R

1100 Vine St, Unit 715

201 N 8th St, Unit 612

201 N 8th St, Unit 809
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304 N 8th St, Unit 304 N 8th Street Unit N

150S S Independence Mall W

150S S Independence Mall W

1010 Race St

245 N 12th St

1229 Chestnut St

1220 Sansom St

145 S 13th St

1218 Walnut St

201 S 13th St
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1101 Locust St

1128 Walnut St

815 Arch St

104 S 13th St

1232 Chancellor St

203 S 13th St

150 S Independence Mall W

1001 Chestnut St

131 S 13th St

811 Filbert St
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Center City East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City East Studio Apartments | $1,709 | $950 | $2,847 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,332 | $7,715 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $1,500 | $9,586 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,605 | $4,295 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East
How much are Studio apartments in Center City East?
There are currently 80 Studio Apartments in Center City East with rent ranges from $950 to $2,847 with an average price of $1,709.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City East Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City East ranges from $1,332 to $7,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,571.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City East cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City East range from $1,500 to $9,586. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,823.
How expensive are Center City East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 15 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,295 to $16,232 - averaging $10,605 for the location.
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