
Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)
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210 S 12th St

210 S 12th St

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210 S 12th St

210 S 12th St
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111 S 8th St, Unit 5

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1120 Walnut St
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 | $3,852 | $1,500 | $5,650 |
Center City East 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,440 | $2,275 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 30 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 - A8.A | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
4525 Walnut Associates LP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,670 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,715 |
210 South 12th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
The Commonwealth | Vine | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA
As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $3.91 price per square foot 3 BR PH Model at 210 South 12th in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $7,181. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1117 sqft Model at The Collins starting at $3,410 with a $3.05 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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210 South 12th | 3 BR PH | 3BR,3BA | $3.91 |
The Collins | 2-Bedroom 2-Bathroom | 1117 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
The Girard | H - 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
4525 Walnut Associates LP | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.51 |
The Ludlow | B1-T | 2BR,2BA | $3.55 |
The Franklin Residences | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
Four Forty North Front LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
1010 Arch St, Unit 511 | 1010 Arch St | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3S | 1314 Walnut St | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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 146 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $970 to $29,970. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,395 to $17,809.
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 $1,395 to $17,809 with an average monthly rent of $4,854.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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