
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (542 Rentals)


The Residences at The Bellevue

The Noble

322 on North Broad

Broad + Noble

Avira

The Ledger Residences

The Atlantic

Evo at Cira Centre South

1500 Locust
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Via Callowhill

17 Market West

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The Alcott

RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES

1909 Rittenhouse

210 South 12th
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Jessup House

Josephine

The Hannah

The Ryland

The Block at SoNo

1600 Callowhill

Graduate Pointe

The National

The Ludlow
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1919 Market

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

The Arch

The Wellington

The Versailles

ReNew Logan Square

The Drake

AQ Rittenhouse

Goldtex

The Commonwealth
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Logan Lofts

The Girard

The Alexander

2116 Chestnut

Edgewater Apartments

Mariners Court Apartments

The Sansom

AKA University City

The Collins

The Republic
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Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center City Studio Apartments | $1,786 | $647 | $3,670 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $812 | $6,345 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $970 | $9,879 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Park Towne Place and is listed at 1,822 square feet priced from $8,916. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Towne Place | Hamilton Penthouse | 1,822 Sq Ft | $8,916 |
| THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY | R 2 Bedroom 3 Bath/Den | 1,809 Sq Ft | $3,477 |
| The Sterling Apartment Homes | Design 2C Premier | 1,790 Sq Ft | $4,639 |
| The St James | 2 Bed 2 Bath B2H | 1,540 Sq Ft | $6,003 |
| Josephine | B8 | 1,525 Sq Ft | $7,395 |
| The Residences at The Bellevue | B9 | 1,477 Sq Ft | $5,995 |
| RIVERMARK NORTHERN LIBERTIES | TE03.01 | 1,454 Sq Ft | $4,919 |
| 1909 Rittenhouse | B2c | 1,451 Sq Ft | $8,495 |
| 322 on North Broad | Two Bedroom B3F | 1,444 Sq Ft | $3,842 |
Cheapest Available Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model starting from $970 at Universal Court 1. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Center City is currently $3,511. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Court 1 | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | $970 |
| 339 Bainbridge St | Two Bed | $1,550 |
| Papermill Lofts | 253 #4A | $1,650 |
| Bainbridge Lofts | Bainbridge 2 Bed | $1,832 |
| The Katharine | 2D | $1,900 |
| Crafts House | 2 BEDROOM/ BI LEVEL | $1,975 |
| WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden | 2 BR/2 BA | $1,995 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Center City, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Center City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Center City with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Center City is at Universal Court 1 listed at $970.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Center City Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Center City is $3,511.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 1,822 square feet unit starting from $8,916 at Park Towne Place.
What is the average size for Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Center City is currently 1,330 sq ft.
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