
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $647 (35 Rentals)


2101-17 Chestnut St

Roosevelt Apartments

2100 Walnut St

2006 Walnut St

2004 Chestnut St

The Chatham
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The Sterling

1909 Chestnut St, Unit 1

1600-18 Arch St

1701-15 Locust St
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135 S 19th St

222 W Rittenhouse Square

224-30 W Rittenhouse Square

219-29 S 18th St

2020 Walnut St

42 S 19th St
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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 | $2,033 | $647 | $4,427 |
Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,450 | $5,749 |
Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,098 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
Explore Philadelphia
Getting Around the Center City West Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
100 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
90 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City West?
The cheapest apartment in Center City West is 226 South 21st St which is listed at $1,054, while the average apartment in Center City West costs $6,203.
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 100 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 $1,393 which is $4,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City West.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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