
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,332 (33 Rentals)


238 S 13th St

240 S 13th St

The Cosmopolitan

The Commonwealth

242 S 13th St

The Chancellor
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1218 Walnut St

4525 Walnut Associates LP

1010 Race St

815 Arch St

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

The Witherspoon

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The Ludlow

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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 302
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The Ledger Residences

Walnut Square Apartments

The Barrymore

1300 Chestnut Street

The Lofts at the Winston

Empire

Wood Suites

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1016-1018 Cherry St

Victory Building Apartments

Adelphia House

701 Sansom Street

1222 Arch Street

The Warehouse Apartments

Liberty Nexus

Jewelers Row
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1200 Walnut
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 | $1,880 | $950 | $3,630 |
Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,332 | $5,754 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $1,600 | $9,384 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,515 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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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 $10,223.
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 109 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 $1,277 which is $8,946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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