1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (833 Rentals)

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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Mercantile Apartments and is listed at 1,456 square feet priced from $2,114. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Mercantile Apartments1D1,456 Sq Ft$2,114
Mariners Court Apartments221,423 Sq Ft$1,700
The Lofts at 509 VineType D748 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $812 at Universal Court 1. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Center City is currently $2,354. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath$812
The Drake1 BEDROOM 1 BATH$1,187
1501 Locust St Residential1BD/1BA$1,200
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA$1,350
Spruce Tower-07$1,352
339 Bainbridge StOne Bed$1,360
One CityResidence - B1$1,370
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA$1,395

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Center City, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Center City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Center City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Center City is at Universal Court 1 listed at $812.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Center City is $2,354.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 1,456 square feet unit starting from $2,114 at The Mercantile Apartments.

What is the average size for Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Center City is currently 742 sq ft.

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