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1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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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 | $1,857 | $647 | $4,235 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,427 | $812 | $6,100 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #2I | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Bainbridge Lofts | Bainbridge One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 | 2013 Walnut St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden | 2 BR/2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Mariners Court Apartments | 43 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 104 Chestnut St, Unit 4 | 104 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fitler Commons | 304 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 339 Bainbridge St | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2131 Walnut St | 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $1,295.
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 $812, while the average apartment in Center City costs $8,814.
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 409 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 $717 which is $8,097 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.
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