Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (56 Rentals)

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property at 2100 Walnut St

$1,170 - $2,550

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2100 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1420 Chestnut St

$1,500 - $2,950

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1420 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 2135 Walnut St

$1,545 - $1,645

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2135 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1600 Walnut St

$1,570 - $2,050

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1600 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1411 Walnut St

$1,450 - $1,700

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1411 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 135 S 19th St

$1,535 - $4,150

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135 S 19th St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1900-24 Arch St

$1,755 - $2,995

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1900-24 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1300 Chestnut St

$1,535 - $1,795

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1300 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1900 Arch St

$1,775 - $3,395

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1900 Arch St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 219 S 18th St

$1,800 - $3,450

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219 S 18th 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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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
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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
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2209 Walnut St

2209 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Ronan Flats
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Ronan Flats

1904 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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26-30 S 22nd St
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26-30 S 22nd St

26-30 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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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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2020 Locust St
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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
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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 W Rittenhouse Sq
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222 W Rittenhouse Sq

222 W Rittenhouse SqPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1510 Chestnut Apartments
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1510 Chestnut Apartments

1510-1512 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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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
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2121 Market Street

2121-2141 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1512 Walnut St
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1512 Walnut St

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

1900 Arch St

1900 Arch 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 Ronan Flats priced from $1,254. 1530 Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,345
AvenirStudio 1 B | 329Studio,1BA$1,358
2131 Walnut St1031BR,1BA$1,400
The ChathamStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The WellingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,590
The Arch1 Bedroom 01 Layout1BR,1BA$1,595
The SansomStudio | 390 sqftStudio,1BA$1,652
The RepublicA171BR,1BA$1,766

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2212 Walnut St Model at 2212 Walnut St, Unit A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the 103 Model at 2131 Walnut St starting at $1,400 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
2212 Walnut St, Unit A2212 Walnut St2BR,2BA$1.93
2131 Walnut St1031BR,1BA$1.83
RiverloftElfreth with DenStudio ,1BA$3.33
The RepublicA151BR,1BA$3.54
2116 Chestnut61BR,1BA$3.30
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The Arch1 Bedroom Executive 03/04 Layout1BR,1BA$3.45
The ChathamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
Ronan FlatsD1Studio ,1BA$2.91

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 Ronan Flats listed at $1,254.

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 $1,400 at 2131 Walnut St.

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 $2,153 at AQ Rittenhouse.

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 ICON and starts from $4,910.

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