
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center City East area of Philadelphia.


Juniper Place

The Chancellor

Annex 1201

The Cosmopolitan

238 S 13th St

One City

240 S 13th St
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245 N 12th St

The Commonwealth

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136 N 10th St, Unit 3

1218 Walnut St

4525 Walnut Associates LP

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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 302E

1010 Race St

The Witherspoon
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815 Arch St

111 N 9th St, Unit 218

The Ledger Residences

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The Ludlow

Adelphia House

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Walnut Square Apartments

1231-1235 Race St
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The Barrymore

1016-1018 Cherry St

1300 Chestnut Street

The Lofts at the Winston

Empire

Wood Suites

Jewelers Row

711 Walnut St
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1222 Arch Street

1031 Spring St

The Warehouse Apartments

910 Arch St, Unit 2F

Liberty Nexus

1200 Walnut
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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 | $1,894 | $950 | $3,630 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,332 | $5,786 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $1,600 | $9,652 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,417 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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There are currently 40 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 $1,075. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,478. 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 | $1,075 |
| One City | Residence - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,478 |
| The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Witherspoon | Studio | 467 | Studio,1BA | $1,752 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom Duplex | 1592 sqft Model at The Collins in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $4,180. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC starting at $2,085 with a $2.41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Collins | 2-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom Duplex | 1592 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| 136 N 10th St, Unit 3 | 136 N 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.72 |
| The Commonwealth | Locust | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
| The Witherspoon | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 515 | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| The Ludlow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| 905 Arch St | 905 Arch St | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
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 $9,861.
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 80 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 $1,310 which is $8,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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