Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,600 (2 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Center City East area of Philadelphia.

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

910 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Four Forty North Front LLC2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.50
714 Chestnut St714 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$2.60
1011 Chestnut Street, Unit #705W1011 Chestnut Street1BR,1BA$2.08
4525 Walnut Associates LP1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.74
The Collins1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 775 sqft1BR,1BA$2.55
The Baum’s Building1BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.61
The Crane Chinatown02 Unit1BR,1BA$3.01
The GirardE - 1B1BR,1BA$3.41
1001 Chestnut St1001 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.78
Annex 1201StudioStudio ,1BA$2.72

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City East?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $20,216. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,650 to $2,810.

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 $1,650 to $2,810 with an average monthly rent of $2,106.

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