
Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (156 Rentals)


The Ledger Residences

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Jessup House

210 South 12th

One City

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The Girard

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The Ludlow

The Commonwealth

The Witherspoon

Barringer Hall
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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

Annex 1201

Juniper Place
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The Chancellor

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905 Arch St

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136 N 10th St, Unit 3, Unit 3

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717 Walnut St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

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205 N 11th St, Unit 4F, Unit 4F

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1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W, Unit #705W

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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 201E, Unit 201E

111 N 9th St, Unit 218, Unit 218

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

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1301 Callowhill St, Unit SI FL2-ID1383007P

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150S S Independence Mall W, Unit SI ID1060948P

201 N 8th St

1108 Locust St

811 Filbert St

815 Arch St

1001 Arch St

238 S 13th St

904 Arch St
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1218 Walnut St

1128 Walnut St

1101 Locust St

203 S 13th St

1232 Chancellor St

131 S 13th St

1100 Vine St

33 S 11th St

150S S Independence Mall W

245 N 12th St
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 | $1,868 | $950 | $4,465 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $1,332 | $7,207 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,870 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,659 | $1,500 | $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 72 Studio Apartments in Center City East with rent ranges from $950 to $4,465 with an average price of $1,868.
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 $7,207 with an average monthly rent of $2,579.
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 $1,480 to $11,108. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,870.
How expensive are Center City East Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City East on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $14,845 - averaging $9,659 for the location.
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