
Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (146 Rentals)


The Ledger Residences

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Jessup House

210 South 12th

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The Girard

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The Ludlow

The Commonwealth

One City

The Witherspoon

Barringer Hall
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Orlowitz Residence

4525 Walnut Associates LP

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The Cosmopolitan

The Baum’s Building

Lyndon at The Curtis

The St James

Annex 1201

The Crane Chinatown

The Chancellor
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Juniper Place

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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 302

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905 Arch St

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St, Unit #311

201 N 8th St, Unit 207

1111 Locust St, Unit 3D

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

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150S S Independence Mall W, Unit GO ID1060948P

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1301 Callowhill St, Unit SI FL2-ID1383007P
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150S S Independence Mall W, Unit SI ID1060941P

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150S S Independence Mall W, Unit SI ID1060935P

242 S 13th St

811 Filbert St

105 S 12th St

1232 Chancellor St

815 Arch St

1218 Walnut St

1108 Locust St

2110 N 7th St
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1010 Race St

240 S 13th St

245 N 12th St

33 S 11th St

711 Walnut St

1209 Locust St

910 Arch St, Unit 2F

724 Chesnut Street

Arch Street Lofts

TenTen Race
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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 | $1,820 | $950 | $3,630 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,332 | $7,685 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,085 | $1,850 | $9,338 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,314 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East
How much are Studio apartments in Center City East?
There are currently 73 Studio Apartments in Center City East with rent ranges from $950 to $3,630 with an average price of $1,820.
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 $7,685 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 $1,850 to $9,338. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,085.
How expensive are Center City East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 17 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,350 to $13,850 - averaging $9,314 for the location.
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