
Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (261 Rentals)


Rittenhouse Row Apartments

17 Market West

1909 Rittenhouse

Josephine

1919 Market

The Arch

The Wellington

Roosevelt Apartments

2116 Chestnut
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AQ Rittenhouse

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The Sterling Apartment Homes

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Riverloft

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Locust on the Park

Avenir

The Republic

2131 Walnut St

Rittenhouse Claridge

The Chatham

2400 Chestnut St
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The Ranstead

1530 Chestnut

224 W Rittenhouse Square, Unit 1515b

224 W Rittenhouse Sq, Unit 903-- 1 bedroom

250 S 23rd St, Unit 4

111 S 15th St, Unit P306

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1801 Market St

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1422 Chestnut St

2101 Chestnut St, Unit 304
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226 W Rittenhouse Sq, Unit 1809

225 S 18th St, Unit 1016

225 S 18th St, Unit 714

1600 Arch St, Unit 1703

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234 S 20th St, Unit SI ID1309002P

2101 Chestnut St, Unit Riverwest 1BR

23 S 23rd St, Unit 2J

219 S 18th St

2021 Chestnut St

2018 Walnut St
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1414 S Penn Square

2101 Chestnut St

1600 Arch St

1901 Walnut St

220 S 16th St

2020 Walnut St

105 S 18th St

2108 Walnut St

1500 Chestnut St

204 S 17th St
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Center City West, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City West Studio Apartments | $2,070 | $647 | $4,250 |
| Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,625 | $5,377 |
| Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,438 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,029 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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
How much are Studio apartments in Center City West?
There are currently 203 Studio Apartments in Center City West with rent ranges from $647 to $4,250 with an average price of $2,070.
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 $1,625 to $5,377 with an average monthly rent of $2,771.
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 $2,175 to $12,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,438.
How expensive are Center City West Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 62 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City West on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,700 to $15,000 - averaging $7,029 for the location.
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