
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center City East area of Philadelphia.


The Chancellor

1218 Walnut St

207 S 13th St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

1229 Chestnut St

201 S 13th St

118 S 12th St

Annex 1201

The Barrymore
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145 S 13th St

One City

The Cosmopolitan

507 S 8th St

701 Sansom St

717 Sansom St

1211 Race St

1100 Vine St
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1024 Race St

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910 Arch St

1010 Race St

The Ludlow

The Commonwealth

313 Race St

1128 Walnut St

1108 Locust 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 | $1,859 | $1,040 | $3,670 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,100 | $4,355 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,048 | $1,600 | $8,850 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,403 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Center City East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City East area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Juniper Place priced from $1,025. Annex 1201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| The Barrymore | 248 2A | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| One City | Residence - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,314 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| The Ludlow | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,860 |
| Jessup House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,873 |
| The Franklin Residences | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $3.03 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 1BR/1.5BA Model at 4525 Walnut Associates LP starting at $2,450 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 07 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Annex 1201 | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 748 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| The Franklin Residences | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| The Barrymore | 248 2A | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 207 S 13th St, Unit 2nd Floor Front | 207 S 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Ludlow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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 $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City East?
The cheapest apartment in Center City East is The Barrymore which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $8,271.
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 54 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 $1,406 which is $6,865 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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