
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (44 Rentals)


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1501 Locust St Residential

1606-1608 Locust St

Universal Court 1

1324 Locust St

2201 Washington Ave

338 S 16th St

423 S 15th St

120 Chestnut St
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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 |
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Center City Studio Apartments | $1,914 | $647 | $4,701 |
Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $812 | $10,000+ |
Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,918 | $970 | $10,000+ |
Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 314 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $4,701 with an average price of $1,914.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Center City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Center City ranges from $812 to $29,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,543.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Center City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Center City range from $970 to $10,570. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,918.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,119 to $18,148 - averaging $4,413 for the location.
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