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2100 Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

2100 Parkway

230 N 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Embassy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embassy

2100-2102 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Adelphia House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Adelphia House

1229-1235 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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2417 Spruce Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2417 Spruce Street

2417 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Washington Flats I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Flats I

2201 Washington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19146
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313 S 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

313 S 17th St

313 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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701 Sansom Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

701 Sansom Street

701-707 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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901 Clinton Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

901 Clinton Street

901 Clinton StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Student Housing
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415 S 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

415 S 10th St

415-417 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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2121 Market Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 Market Street

2121-2141 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1222 Arch Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1222 Arch Street

1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Waterfront I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront I

30-34 S Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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New Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Street Lofts

121 New StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Berger
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Berger

229-237 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1512 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Walnut St

1512 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Liberty View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty View

2031 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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The Royal Theater
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Royal Theater

1524 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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427 Vine Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

427 Vine Street

427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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257 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

257 N 3rd St

257 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Lombard Lippincott
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lombard Lippincott

1338 Lombard StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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1900 Arch
1 Bedroom Apartments

1900 Arch

1900 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2223 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2223 Spruce St

2223 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Bank Street Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bank Street Court

24-30 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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2311-2313 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2311-2313 Spruce St

2311-2313 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1211 Bainbridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1211 Bainbridge St

1211 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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602-606 S 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

602-606 S 2nd St

602-606 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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421 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

421 Pine St

421 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1600 Chestnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Chestnut

106 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Carlyle
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlyle

2027-2035 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2115 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 Spruce St

2115 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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One Water Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Water Street

250 N Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Corporate Housing
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1700 Walnut Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Walnut Street

1700 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2020 Locust St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Locust St

2020 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1600 Walnut Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Walnut Street

1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2141 Locust St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2141 Locust St

2141 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Chestnut
1 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Chestnut

1700-1706 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1310 Spruce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1310 Spruce St

1310 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Waterfront II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront II

106 S Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Center City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Center City is under $1,387.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Center City is The Howell which is listed at $1,367, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,320.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Center City?

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 267 regular apartments in Center City 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?

Cheap apartments in Center City have an average cost of $870 which is $1,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

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