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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (42 Rentals)
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Juniper Place
247-249 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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206 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
201 S 13th St
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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 407E
1001 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jessup House
1134 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Collins
1125 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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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 | $1,796 | $850 | $3,670 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,604 | $1,245 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,188 | $1,650 | $8,850 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,209 | $7,504 | $10,000+ |
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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 One City priced from $1,165. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| One City | Residence - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,165 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| 1213 Walnut | Studio | 442 | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
| Jessup House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,683 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
| The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 651 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of January 04, 2026 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 714 Chestnut St Model at 714 Chestnut St, Unit 2F starting at $2,400 with a $2.40 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. |
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| Four Forty North Front LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
| 714 Chestnut St, Unit 2F | 714 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 651 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 02 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| The Chancellor | 04 | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| 1001 Chestnut St, Unit 407E | 1001 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
| 905 Arch St, Unit 301 | 905 Arch St | Studio ,1BA | $2.38 |
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 $1,715.
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 $1,446, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $12,300.
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 33 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 $1,111 which is $11,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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