Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City West Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,400 (35 Rentals)

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42 S 15th St

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 42 S 15th St

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property at 42 S 15th St

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property at 42 S 15th St

42 S 15th St

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property at 201 S 25th St

201 S 25th St

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property at 42 S 15th St

42 S 15th St

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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 226 South 21st St priced from $1,057. Ronan Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,204. Here are the most affordable Center City West apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
226 South 21st StStudioStudio,1BA$1,057
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,204
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,345
AvenirStudio 1 B | 329Studio,1BA$1,389
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The ChathamStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
The SterlingDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,547
The WellingtonStudioStudio,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Center City West area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Center City West apartment is the B3 Model at Rittenhouse Row Apartments starting at $2,868 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Center City 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$1.22
Rittenhouse Row ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.82
259 S 23rd St, Unit 3rd floor259 S 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.90
112 S 20th St, Unit 5112 S 20th St1BR,1BA$1.65
2131 Walnut St1031BR,1BA$2.09
Rittenhouse Quarter1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.26
1422 Chestnut St, Unit 3021422 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.66
The WellingtonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.65
1530 ChestnutStudioStudio ,1BA$2.79
Ronan FlatsA1Studio ,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City West

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

There are currently 257 Apartments for Rent in Center City West, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $12,173. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City West ranging from $1,401 to $24,000.

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 $1,401 to $24,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,475.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Philadelphia

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.