Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (263 Rentals)

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Riverloft
$2,380 - $5,074
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Riverloft

2300 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Locust on the Park
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$2,281 - $3,662
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Locust on the Park

201 S 25th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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AQ Rittenhouse
$1,781 - $2,920
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AQ Rittenhouse

2021 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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$2,899

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1600 Arch St, Unit 1703

1600 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 111 S 15th St

$1,650

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111 S 15th St, Unit 1814

111 S 15th St
PhiladelphiaPA19102

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$2,300 - $2,899

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1600 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2021 Chestnut St

$7,537

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$7,537
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1, 2029

2021 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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Center City West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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Beyond Campus: Exploring the Best Philadelphia Neighborhoods for College Life

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Center City West, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting for your family? Amongst all of the submarkets in Philadelphia, this section of town is amongst the finest neighborhoods for families, with a score of 3.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and great education.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise dogs and cats? this area has a reputation as one of the A-list communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 2.5 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City West

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Center City West area of Philadelphia, PA?

As of today, August 20, 2026, there are currently 263 available Center City West apartments priced from $647 to $12,995, with an average monthly rent of $2,643.

How much are Studio apartments in Center City West?

There are currently 141 Studio Apartments in Center City West with rent ranges from $647 to $2,795 with an average price of $1,888.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City West Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City West ranges from $1,595 to $5,339 with an average monthly rent of $2,673.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City West cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City West range from $1,600 to $12,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,350.

How expensive are Center City West Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,700 to $12,500 - averaging $6,425 for the location.

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