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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 | $1,727 | $950 | $3,070 |
| Center City East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,555 | $1,300 | $6,743 |
| Center City East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,805 | $1,480 | $9,974 |
| Center City East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,697 | $1,500 | $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 $1,075. One City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,435. 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 - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Annex 1201 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Atrium at East Market | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Ludlow | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,793 |
| The Commonwealth | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 1003 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $2.70 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 $4,295. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 714 Chestnut St Model at 714 Chestnut St, Unit 6 starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 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 Collins | 2-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom Duplex | 1592 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| 714 Chestnut St, Unit 6 | 714 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| 1001 Chestnut St | 1001 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W | 1011 Chestnut Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.74 |
| The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 717 Walnut St, Unit 4F | 717 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| Annex 1201 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 1003 | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
| The Atrium at East Market | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
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 $1,925.
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 $1,325, while the average apartment in Center City East costs $10,000.
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 21 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 $1,193 which is $8,807 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City East.
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