Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,300 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Center City West area of Philadelphia.

property at 2101 Chestnut

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2101 Chestnut, Unit 523

2101 Chestnut
PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 222 W Rittenhouse Sq

$1,350 - $4,545

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$1,350 - $4,545

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$1,350 - $4,545

Studio To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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222 W Rittenhouse Sq

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 2101 Chestnut St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2101 Chestnut St, Unit Unit 1119

2101 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 2101-17-2117 Chestnut St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2101-17-2117 Chestnut St, Unit 1608

2101-17-2117 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19103

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 Ronan Flats priced from $1,254. Roosevelt Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,295
AvenirStudio 1 B | 321Studio,1BA$1,384

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA

As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the Fitler with Den Premier Model at Riverloft starting at $2,796 with a $3.29 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.
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
RiverloftFitler with Den Premier1BR,1BA$3.29
2131 Walnut St1031BR,1BA$1.83
2130 LOCUST STREET1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.88
1530 Chestnut1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.38
1422 Chestnut St1422 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.88
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
The ChathamStudioStudio ,1BA$2.90
The Arch1 Bedroom 01 Layout1BR,1BA$3.10
Ronan FlatsC2Studio ,1BA$2.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City West

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

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $22,000. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City West ranging from $1,350 to $4,545.

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 $1,350 to $4,545 with an average monthly rent of $2,866.

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