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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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2041 Chestnut St
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2041 Chestnut St

2041-2043 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Locust Commons
Studio Apartments

Locust Commons

237-241 S 21st StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Claridge
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The Claridge

319 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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2036 Locust St
Studio Apartments

2036 Locust St

2036 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2045 Spruce Street
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2045 Spruce Street

2045 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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429 S 8th St
Studio Apartments

429 S 8th St

429 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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718-722 S 7th St
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718-722 S 7th St

718-722 S 7th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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901 Clinton Street
Studio Apartments

901 Clinton Street

901 Clinton StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Student Housing
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329 Spruce St
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329 Spruce St

329 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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322 S 10th St
Studio Apartments

322 S 10th St

322 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Midtown Apartments
Studio Apartments

Midtown Apartments

1216-1218 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1433 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

1433 Spruce St

1433 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Clinton Place
Studio Apartments

Clinton Place

324 S 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Waverly Court
Studio Apartments

Waverly Court

1934 Waverly StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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400 S 9th St
Studio Apartments

400 S 9th St

400 S 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147

Genius Ideas and Studio Layout Tips That Maximize Every Square Inch

Transform your studio apartment layout and maximize storage. Get proven ideas from a 20-year property expert to make any small space stylish and functional.

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427 S 8th St
Studio Apartments

427 S 8th St

427 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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The Lenox Condos
Studio Apartments

The Lenox Condos

250 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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2118 Walnut St
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2118 Walnut St

2118 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Bank Street Court
Studio Apartments

Bank Street Court

24-30 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1613 Pine St
Studio Apartments

1613 Pine St

1613 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2100 Spring St
Studio Apartments

2100 Spring St

2100 Spring StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Furnished
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Ronan Flats
Studio Apartments

Ronan Flats

1904 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2017 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

2017 Spruce St

2017 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.

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Liberty View
Studio Apartments

Liberty View

2031 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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Sanctuary Lofts
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Sanctuary Lofts

2321 Fitzwater StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1809 Spruce St
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1809 Spruce St

1809-1811 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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300 Market St
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300 Market St

300 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1131 Spruce St
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1131 Spruce St

1131 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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Jewelers Row
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Jewelers Row

802 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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2020 Locust St
Studio Apartments

2020 Locust St

2020 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1700 Chestnut
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1700 Chestnut

1700-1706 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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 $1,387.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Center City is 1606-1608 Locust St which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Center City costs $2,320.

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 267 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 $870 which is $1,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Center City.

Expert Rental Resources

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