
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,332 (36 Rentals)


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717 Walnut St

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1010 Race St

The Commonwealth

815 Arch 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 | $1,781 | $1,075 | $3,470 |
Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,332 | $6,202 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,957 | $1,750 | $6,875 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,426 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City East?
The cheapest apartment in Center City East is Juniper Place which is listed at $1,385, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $2,232.
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 92 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 $1,002 which is $1,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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