Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $647 (248 Rentals) Page 2 of 5

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Amble
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$1,540 - $3,390Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability

Amble

40 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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property at 1324 Locust St

$1,125 - $1,575

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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The Hannah
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$1,585 - $2,628
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The Hannah

1306 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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717 Walnut St
$1,595 - $2,500
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$1,595 - $2,500
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$1,595 - $2,500
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717 Walnut St

717 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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property at 200 Locust St

$1,600 - $2,450

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200 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
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224 Arch St
$1,610 - $3,005
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$1,610 - $3,005
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$1,610 - $3,005
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224 Arch St

224 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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property at 1218 Walnut St

$1,535 - $1,720

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1218 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
$1,618 - $4,842
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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Goldtex
$1,640 - $7,105
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$1,640 - $7,105
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Goldtex

315 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Edgewater Apartments
$1,649 - $6,697
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$1,649 - $6,697
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Edgewater Apartments

2323 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Broad + Noble
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$1,652 - $4,442
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$1,652 - $4,442
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Broad + Noble

435 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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207 N 11th St, Unit 301
$1,750
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$1,750
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207 N 11th St, Unit 301

207 N 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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property at 2018 Walnut St

$1,650 - $1,750

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2018 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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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 $1,395.

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 $2,330.

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 274 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 $887 which is $1,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

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