
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $617 (36 Rentals)


2312 Locust St

Roosevelt Apartments

2008 Chestnut St

2101-17 Chestnut St

1955 Locust St

The Chatham

126 S 16th St

1600-18 Arch St
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1701-15 Locust St

2102 Walnut St

224-30 W Rittenhouse Square

135 S 19th St

The Sterling

204 N 16th St

The Republic

2020 Walnut St
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219-29 S 18th 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 | $1,986 | $617 | $4,871 |
Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,877 | $1,295 | $6,729 |
Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,958 | $1,575 | $10,000+ |
Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,578 | $3,395 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,850.
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 $1,250, while the average apartment in Center City West costs $4,500.
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 33 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 $596 which is $3,904 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City West.
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