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John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus
8-24 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $647 (46 Rentals)
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Roosevelt Apartments
2220 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1530 Chestnut
1530 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Avenir
1515 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
2006 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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The Chatham
135 S 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Ranstead
1813 Ranstead StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Wellington
135 S 19th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1909 Chestnut St, Unit 4
1909 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Arch
1701 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2131 Walnut St
2131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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$1,717 - $4,695
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The Sterling Apartment Homes
1815 John F Kennedy BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19103
2018 Walnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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The Republic
1930 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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$1,865 - $3,395
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1422 Chestnut St
1422 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1919 Market
1919 Market 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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Embassy
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
2101 Chestnut 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
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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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1510 Chestnut Apartments
1510-1512 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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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
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1900 Arch
1900 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Carlyle
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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1600 Walnut Street
1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2141 Locust St
2141 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2040 Market
2040 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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220 South 16th Street
220-224 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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2135 Walnut St
2135 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
2121-41-2141 Market St, Unit 215
2121-41-2141 Market St
PhiladelphiaPA19103
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2025 Walnut St
2025 Walnut 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 | $1,883 | $647 | $2,795 |
| Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,545 | $4,260 |
| Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,741 | $4,795 | $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 $1,245. 1530 Chestnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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 | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| 1530 Chestnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Avenir | Studio 1 B | 321 | Studio,1BA | $1,494 |
| The Ranstead | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,590 |
| The Arch | S | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Sterling Apartment Homes | Design EA | Studio,1BA | $1,717 |
| The Republic | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,784 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA
As of September 05, 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 C4 Model at 1919 Market starting at $4,099 with a $3.76 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 Chatham | 602 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 1919 Market | C4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.76 |
| 1801 Market St | 1801 Market St | 2BR,2BA | $3.75 |
| 1600 Arch St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
| 2131 Walnut St | #101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Riverloft | Elfreth with Den Premier | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
| The Wellington | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| The Sansom | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 568 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 1530 Chestnut | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.01 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
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 $1,784.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City West?
The cheapest apartment in Center City West is Roosevelt Apartments which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Center City West costs $2,195.
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 12 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 $380 which is $1,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City West.
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