Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,395
The RepublicA02Studio,1BA$1,509
1530 Chestnut1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,575

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residences at The BellevueB102BR,1BA$3.82
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
Locust on the ParkCollins Premier2BR,2BA$3.80
Rittenhouse ClaridgePicasso1BR,1BA$3.12
RiverloftFitler with Den Premier1BR,1BA$3.52
1530 Chestnut1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
AQ RittenhouseSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$3.51
The ArchA1D1BR,1BA$3.52
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | RenovatedStudio ,1BA$3.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City West

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City West?

There are currently 243 Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $18,750. There are also 22 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City West ranging from $1,325 to $23,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City West?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City West ranges from $1,325 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,762.

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