
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (1,033 Rentals)


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The Noble

Broad + Noble

Avira

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322 on North Broad

The Atlantic

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Evo at Cira Centre South

The Ledger Residences

1500 Locust

400 Market Flats
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1909 Rittenhouse

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Jessup House

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210 South 12th

The Howell

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The Hannah

One City

The Ryland

The Block at SoNo
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1600 Callowhill

The National

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The Alexander

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The Ludlow

1919 Market

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THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

The Arch

The Versailles

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Edgewater Apartments

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AQ Rittenhouse

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Goldtex

The Commonwealth

Logan Lofts

Packard Building

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Lotus

Josephine

The Wellington
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The Drake

Spruce Tower

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Avenir

AKA University City

The Republic

One Cathedral Square

Barringer Hall

The Cosmopolitan

The Franklin Residences

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1500 Pine
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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 | $1,819 | $647 | $4,210 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $812 | $7,803 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,883 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,381 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1033 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 Riverloft and is listed at 924 square feet priced from $2,492. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverloft | Hamilton with Den Premier | 924 Sq Ft | $2,492 |
| Waterfront II | Studio - fireplace | 751 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Waverly Court / Keppoch House | 0BR/1.0BA | 656 Sq Ft | $1,444 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1I | 650 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| The View at Old City | Front Large | 645 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
| The St James | Studio | 640 Sq Ft | $2,425 |
Cheapest Available Center City Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Center City of Philadelphia, PA is the Efficiency Model starting from $845 at 1606-1608 Locust St. The average price for all Studio apartments in Center City is currently $1,819. 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 | $845 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,000 |
| The Claremont | Studio | $1,075 |
| The Chancellor | 03 | $1,075 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1I | $1,100 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | $1,185 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,250 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | $1,254 |
| One City | Residence - A8 | $1,281 |
| Annex 1201 | Studio | $1,295 |
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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 $845.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Center City Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Center City is $1,819.
What is the largest available Studio Center City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Center City is a 924 square feet unit starting from $2,492 at Riverloft.
What is the average size for Center City Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Center City is currently 1,211 sq ft.
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