
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (48 Rentals)


Barringer Hall

The Standard at Philadelphia

The Chancellor

Juniper Place

John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

1501 Locust St Residential

1606-1608 Locust St

Universal Court 1
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2528 Christian St

515 S 16th St

809 S 10th St

928-930 Pine St

The Lenox Condos

1430 Lombard St

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718-722 S 7th St

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1613 Pine St

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1231-1235 Race St

Bank Street Court

2118 Walnut St

2209 Walnut St

Washington Flats II

427 S 8th St

2014 Walnut St
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Washington Flats I

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Birchwood at Grays Ferry

1705 Spruce Street

Waverly Court

Clinton Place

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322 S 10th St

329 Spruce St

901 Clinton Street

429 S 8th St

2045 Spruce Street

Adelphia House

2036 Locust St

Martin Luther King I & III

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Locust Commons

1104 Spruce St

2041 Chestnut St
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 | $1,839 | $647 | $3,408 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,494 | $812 | $8,110 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,759 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 1,016 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $3,408 with an average price of $1,839.
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 $8,110 with an average monthly rent of $2,494.
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 $959 to $11,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,568.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 173 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $12,581 - averaging $4,759 for the location.
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