Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City East Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 928 Race St

928 Race St, Unit 4A

928 Race St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1121 Walnut St

1121 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 111 S 8th St

111 S 8th St, Unit 5

111 S 8th St
PhiladelphiaPA19106

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property at 1231 Vine St

1231 Vine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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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 $950. FOUND Residences | Philadelphia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Center City East apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,500
One CityResidence - A8.AStudio,1BA$1,502
The Crane Chinatown08 UnitStudio,1BA$1,695
210 South 12thStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
The LudlowS2Studio,1BA$1,847
The CommonwealthVine1BR,1BA$1,850
Jessup HouseA5U1BR,1BA$2,055
The Ledger Residences1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,250
4525 Walnut Associates LP2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City East area is the $4.14 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath B5M Model at The St James in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $8,354. The second greatest value Center City East apartment is the 3 BR PH Model at 210 South 12th starting at $7,181 with a $3.91 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.
The St James2 Bed 2 Bath B5M2BR,2BA$4.14
210 South 12th3 BR PH3BR,3BA$3.91
The Collins2-Bedroom 2.5-Bathroom Duplex | 1597 sqft2BR,2BA$2.89
4525 Walnut Associates LP2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.54
The LudlowB1-T2BR,2BA$3.80
The GirardI-1 - 1B + Den1BR,1BA$3.42
The Ledger Residences12081BR,1BA$3.96
The Crane Chinatown08 UnitStudio ,1BA$3.19
The CommonwealthVine1BR,1BA$3.53
FOUND Residences | PhiladelphiaStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$3.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City East

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

There are currently 127 Apartments for Rent in Center City East, PA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $29,970. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City East ranging from $1,550 to $17,901.

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 $1,550 to $17,901 with an average monthly rent of $5,318.

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.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.