
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $647 (25 Rentals)


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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 | $1,888 | $647 | $2,795 |
| Center City West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,595 | $5,339 |
| Center City West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Center City West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,425 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,800.
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 $1,295, while the average apartment in Center City West costs $2,295.
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 $335 which is $1,960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City West.
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