
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,400 (31 Rentals)


The Chancellor

240 S 13th St

The Cosmopolitan

Annex 1201

FOUND Residences | Philadelphia

1218 Walnut St
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1222-26 Arch St

1300-6 Chestnut St

One City

811 Filbert St

The Commonwealth

1001-13 Chestnut St

701 Sansom 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 | $2,008 | $975 | $3,190 |
Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,780 | $1,400 | $6,300 |
Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,407 | $1,650 | $8,850 |
Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,207 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $3,400 | $3,500 |
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Getting Around the Center City East Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
99 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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 Center City East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City East is under $2,570.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City East?
The cheapest apartment in Center City East is One City which is listed at $1,736, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $7,280.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City East?
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 43 regular apartments in Center City East 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 Center City East?
Cheap apartments in Center City East have an average cost of $1,950 which is $5,330 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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