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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (44 Rentals)
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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
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Annex 1201
1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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221 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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131 S 13th St
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1401 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1201 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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The Ledger Residences
150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Ludlow
1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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210 South 12th
210 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
910 Arch St
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Adelphia House
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 St
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 St
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
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Victory Building Apartments
1011 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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701 Sansom Street
701-707 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1222 Arch Street
1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Four Forty North Front LLC
1210 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1031 Spring St
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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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 | $1,748 | $850 | $3,323 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $1,300 | $6,100 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,478 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,195 | $4,295 | $10,000+ |
| Center City East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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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 $1,185. Annex 1201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. 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 | $1,185 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| One City | Residence - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,336 |
| The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
| 210 South 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Franklin Residences | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Ludlow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,836 |
| Jessup House | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,873 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 714 Chestnut St Model at 714 Chestnut St starting at $2,600 with a $2.60 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 | $2.50 |
| 714 Chestnut St | 714 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W | 1011 Chestnut Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.74 |
| The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 775 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 02 Unit | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| The Girard | E - 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 1001 Chestnut St | 1001 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.72 |
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 $1,873.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City East?
The cheapest apartment in Center City East is Annex 1201 which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $9,767.
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 22 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 $1,180 which is $8,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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