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8-24 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Roosevelt Apartments
2220 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
2101 Chestnut St, Unit 1614
2101 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2006 Walnut St
2006 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2220 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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224 W Rittenhouse Square
PhiladelphiaPA19103
2101 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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1530 Chestnut
1530-1532 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
1837 Chestnut St, Unit 2A
1837 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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The Republic
1930 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Chatham
135 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1515 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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135 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1815 John F Kennedy BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19103
204 S 17th St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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1701 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
224 W Rittenhouse Square
PhiladelphiaPA19103
250 S 23rd St, Unit 4
250 S 23rd St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
2008 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2131 Walnut St
2131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2041 Chestnut St
2041-2043 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Locust Commons
237-241 S 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2036 Locust St
2036 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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226 South 21st St
226 S 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2100-2102 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2014 Walnut St
2014 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2118 Walnut St
2118 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2209 Walnut St
2209 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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26-30 S 22nd St
26-30 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
2016 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2020 Locust St
2020 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Chestnut
1700-1706 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1600 Chestnut
106 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
126 S 16th St
PhiladelphiaPA19102
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The Latham At Seventeenth
135 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2023-25 Locust St
2023-2025 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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222 Rittenhouse
222 W Rittenhouse SqPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Sansom
1605 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
1939 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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1510 Chestnut Apartments
1510-1512 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1600 Walnut Street
1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2417 Spruce Street
2417 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2121 Market Street
2121-2141 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1512 Walnut St
1512 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
30 S 22nd St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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1900 Arch
1900 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2027-2035 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Rittenhouse Quarter
114 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Walnut Street
1700 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2141 Locust St
2141 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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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 | $2,094 | $647 | $4,115 |
| Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,575 | $5,055 |
| Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,406 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,561 | $4,837 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $18,750 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,395. The Republic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,509. 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 | Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Republic | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,509 |
| 1530 Chestnut | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| Avenir | Studio 1 B | 329 | Studio,1BA | $1,594 |
| The Sansom | Studio | 404 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
| The Sterling Apartment Homes | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,641 |
| The Arch | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
| AQ Rittenhouse | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,812 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 474 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,939 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $3.82 price per square foot B10 Model at The Residences at The Bellevue in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $5,628. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the 602 Model at The Chatham starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at The Bellevue | B10 | 2BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| The Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Locust on the Park | Collins Premier | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
| Rittenhouse Claridge | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Riverloft | Fitler with Den Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| 1530 Chestnut | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| AQ Rittenhouse | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.51 |
| The Arch | A1D | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Center City West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City West is under $1,939.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City West?
The cheapest apartment in Center City West is 1530 Chestnut which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Center City West costs $19,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City West?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Center City West that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Center City West?
Cheap apartments in Center City West have an average cost of $367 which is $18,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City West.
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