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339 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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620-3F S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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253-255B N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1530-1532 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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507-515 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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630 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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800 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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1231-1235 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1027 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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717 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1030 Wood StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1008-1010 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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101-111 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1016-1018 Cherry StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1031 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1222-1226 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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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 | $1,790 | $647 | $3,670 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $812 | $6,345 |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $970 | $9,879 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?
The cheapest apartment in Center City is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in Center City costs $6,250.
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 317 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 $818 which is $5,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
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