
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Center City East area of Philadelphia.


1203 Locust St

330 S Juniper St

912 Winter St

1241 Vine St
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1241 Vine St

111 N 9th St, Unit 203

1024 Race St
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1211 Race St

1001 Chestnut St, Unit 904W

1230 Arch St

1134 Sansom St

1205 Locust St

1024 Race St

0 S 12th St
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Center City East, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Center City East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Center City East 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,714 | $1,500 | $5,277 |
Center City East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,050 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Center City East 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 18 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 $1,025. Annex 1201 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,262. 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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Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,262 |
One City | Residence - A1.C | Studio,1BA | $1,382 |
The Commonwealth | Sansom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
The Barrymore | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $4.16 price per square foot 2 bedroom 2.5 bath den Model at Lyndon at The Curtis in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Four Forty North Front LLC starting at $3,275 with a $3.03 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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Lyndon at The Curtis | 2 bedroom 2.5 bath den | 2BR,2.5BA | $4.16 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
The Barrymore | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
The Baum’s Building | 1BR / 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
The Collins | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 684 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
The Franklin Residences | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.29 |
The Crane Chinatown | 08 Unit | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
The Ludlow | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
Annex 1201 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East
What type of rentals are currently available in Center City East?
There are currently 143 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $29,970. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,300 to $17,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City East?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City East ranges from $1,300 to $17,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,436.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Written by: Richard Corrigan
There’s always been more to Philadelphia than meets the eye. When I first came here, I saw it as a tough, gritty town.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Trey Huguley
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