
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (47 Rentals)
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2124 Walnut St, Unit 3R

2101 Chestnut St, Unit 1614

Roosevelt Apartments

124 S 22nd St, Unit 2F

2101 Chestnut St

2116 Walnut St

The Chatham

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AQ Rittenhouse

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2101 Chestnut St, Unit Riverwest 1BR

250 S 23rd St, Unit 4

2131 Walnut St

2041 Chestnut St
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2014 Walnut St

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2209 Walnut St

Ronan Flats

26-30 S 22nd St
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2020 Locust St

1700 Chestnut

1600 Chestnut

The Latham At Seventeenth

2023-25 Locust St

222 Rittenhouse

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1600 Walnut Street
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2121 Market Street

1512 Walnut St

1900 Arch

30 S 22nd St

The Carlyle

Rittenhouse Quarter

1700 Walnut Street

2141 Locust St
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2040 Market
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 | $2,061 | $647 | $4,250 |
| Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,295 | $5,452 |
| Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,561 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,365 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Center City West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City West area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Roosevelt Apartments priced from $1,345. Avenir has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,574. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Avenir | Studio 1 B | 321 | Studio,1BA | $1,574 |
| The Ranstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| The Sterling Apartment Homes | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,641 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Republic | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,829 |
| The Arch | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| AQ Rittenhouse | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,916 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $1.80 price per square foot 602 Model at The Chatham in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1530 Chestnut starting at $2,175 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1530 Chestnut | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| 2130 LOCUST STREET | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Riverloft | Elfreth with Den Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
| 124 S 22nd St, Unit 2F | 124 S 22nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 2124 Walnut St, Unit 3R | 2124 Walnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| AQ Rittenhouse | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.43 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center City West?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center City West is at Roosevelt Apartments listed at $1,345.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City West Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center City West Apartment is $1,745 at Roosevelt Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center City West Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City West is starting from $2,175 at 1530 Chestnut.
What is the most affordable Center City West Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Center City West Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Sterling Apartment Homes and starts from $4,837.
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