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Juniper Place
247-249 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Chancellor
206 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1218 Walnut St
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1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL
205 N 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1224 Chancellor StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1222 Chancellor StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
245 N 12th St
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The Cosmopolitan
221 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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717 Walnut St
717 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
1100 Vine St
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1010 Arch St, Unit #706
1010 Arch St
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111 N 9th St, Unit 218
111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107
1010 Race St
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207 N 11th St, Unit 301
207 N 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Witherspoon
130 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Ludlow
1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
815 Arch St
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150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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905 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1001 Chestnut St, Unit 302
1001 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
811 Filbert St
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2110 N 7th St
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210 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1232 Chancellor St
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The Baum’s Building
106 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
240 S 13th St
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4525 Walnut Associates LP
1222-1226 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1216-1218 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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201 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Barrymore
238-248 S Camac StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1300 Chestnut Street
1300-1306 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Lofts at the Winston
1008-1010 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Empire
145 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Wood Suites
1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jewelers Row
802 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
711 Walnut St
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1120 Locust Street
1120 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1011 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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701 Sansom Street
701-707 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Warehouse Apartments
9 N 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Liberty Nexus
1025 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1200 Walnut
1200 Walnut 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 |
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| Center City East Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,075 | $3,470 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,332 | $6,352 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,992 | $1,750 | $6,875 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,425 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 |
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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 $1,424. 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 | $1,424 |
| 1120 Locust Street | 1120 Locust Street - #101 | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 10 Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Commonwealth | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Witherspoon | Studio | 467 | Studio,1BA | $1,772 |
| The Ludlow | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,871 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $3.69 price per square foot B2 Model at The Ludlow in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,551. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 717 Walnut St Model at 717 Walnut St starting at $2,500 with a $2.94 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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| The Ludlow | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.69 |
| 717 Walnut St | 717 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL | 205 N 11th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| 905 Arch St | 905 Arch St | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
| The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 684 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| The Ledger Residences | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Commonwealth | Market | 1BR,1BA | $3.55 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
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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