Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 2101 Chestnut St

$1,400 - $2,500

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2116 Walnut St

$1,500 - $1,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2116 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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AQ Rittenhouse
$1,586 - $3,864
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$1,586 - $3,864

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AQ Rittenhouse

2021 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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property at 250 S 23rd St

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

250 S 23rd St, Unit 4

250 S 23rd St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2041 Chestnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2041 Chestnut St

2041-2043 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Locust Commons
Studio Apartments

Locust Commons

237-241 S 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2036 Locust St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2036 Locust St

2036 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Embassy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy

2100-2102 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2014 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2014 Walnut St

2014 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2118 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2118 Walnut St

2118 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2209 Walnut St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2209 Walnut St

2209 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Ronan Flats
Studio Apartments

Ronan Flats

1904 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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26-30 S 22nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

26-30 S 22nd St

26-30 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2020 Locust St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Locust St

2020 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Chestnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Chestnut

1700-1706 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1600 Chestnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Chestnut

106 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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2023-25 Locust St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2023-25 Locust St

2023-2025 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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222 Rittenhouse
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222 Rittenhouse

222 W Rittenhouse SqPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1510 Chestnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 Chestnut Apartments

1510-1512 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1600 Walnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Walnut Street

1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2417 Spruce Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2417 Spruce Street

2417 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2121 Market Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Market Street

2121-2141 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1512 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Walnut St

1512 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1900 Arch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1900 Arch

1900 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Carlyle
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

2027-2035 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Rittenhouse Quarter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rittenhouse Quarter

114 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Walnut Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Walnut Street

1700 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2141 Locust St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2141 Locust St

2141 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103

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property at 2121-41-2141 Market St

$1,760

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$1,760

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$1,760

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2121-41-2141 Market St, Unit 409

2121-41-2141 Market St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2040 Market
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2040 Market

2040 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,345
AvenirStudio 1 B | 321Studio,1BA$1,574
The Ranstead0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
The WellingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
The Sterling Apartment HomesDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,641
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$1,800
The RepublicA02Studio,1BA$1,829
The ArchA1D1BR,1BA$1,895
AQ RittenhouseSTUDIOStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
1530 Chestnut2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.09
2131 Walnut St#1011BR,1BA$2.35
2130 LOCUST STREET1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.88
RiverloftElfreth with Den PremierStudio ,1BA$3.62
124 S 22nd St, Unit 2F124 S 22nd St1BR,1BA$2.15
2124 Walnut St, Unit 3R2124 Walnut St1BR,1BA$2.16
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
AQ RittenhouseSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.43
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio ,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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