
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (1,027 Rentals)


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Avira

The Ledger Residences

322 on North Broad

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Goldtex

1500 Locust

Lotus
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1500 Pine

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The Noble

1909 Rittenhouse

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Jessup House

210 South 12th

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Broad + Noble

Josephine

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The Hannah

One City
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The Ryland

The National

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The Alexander

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The Ludlow

1919 Market

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The Wellington

1121 Spruce St

The Drake

The Muse
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Spruce Tower

Roosevelt Apartments

2116 Chestnut

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Edgewater Apartments

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Park Towne Place

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SouthStar Lofts

The Commonwealth

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The Sterling Apartment Homes

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Riverloft

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Locust on the Park
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Logan Lofts

Packard Building

The Arch

The Keystone Apartments

The Versailles

Avenir

The Witherspoon

The Republic

Barringer Hall

The Cosmopolitan
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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 | $1,849 | $647 | $3,438 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,484 | $812 | $8,110 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,949 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1027 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available Center City Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Republic and is listed at 875 square feet priced from $2,420. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Republic | A03 | 875 Sq Ft | $2,420 |
| Riverloft | Elfreth with Den Premier | 658 Sq Ft | $2,380 |
| The View at Old City | Front Large | 645 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| The St James | Studio | 640 Sq Ft | $2,564 |
| The Crane Chinatown | 10 Unit | 623 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Old City Apartments | 118 #201 | 623 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
| The Arch | S | 620 Sq Ft | $1,674 |
| 1600 Callowhill | A3 | 601 Sq Ft | $1,955 |
| Goldtex | Studio B | 600 Sq Ft | $1,845 |
| 210 South 12th | Studio | 415 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available Center City Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the Efficiency Model starting from $865 at 1606-1608 Locust St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Center City is currently $1,849. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | $865 |
| The Lenox Condos | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,175 |
| Roosevelt Apartments | Studio | $1,245 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | $1,300 |
| Papermill Lofts | 253 #4C | $1,300 |
| 1131 Spruce St | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,350 |
| 1530 Chestnut | Studio | $1,395 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,430 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Center City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Center City with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Center City is at 1606-1608 Locust St listed at $865.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Center City Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Center City is $1,849.
What is the largest available Studio Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 875 square feet unit starting from $2,420 at The Republic.
What is the average size for Center City Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Center City is currently 465 sq ft.
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