
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (52 Rentals)


One City

The Drake

Spruce Tower

Barringer Hall

Old City Apartments

Papermill Lofts

The Chancellor

The Claremont

Juniper Place
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John Fox Towers - 62 years old plus

1501 Locust St Residential

1606-1608 Locust St

Universal Court 1

905 Arch St, Unit 301

1920 Bainbridge St

1725 Bainbridge St

1324 Locust St

136 Chestnut St

2312 Locust St
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1430 Lombard St

Spruce Court Apartments

718-722 S 7th St

1613 Pine St

1231-1235 Race St

126 Bainbridge

Bank Street Court

2209 Walnut St

2118 Walnut St

427 S 8th St
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Embassy

The Newport

The Morris Apartments

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

201 S 13th St

2201 Washington Ave

Vida Apartments at 15th & Locust St

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

The Claridge
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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 | $1,786 | $647 | $3,670 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,338 | $812 | $6,345 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $970 | $9,879 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,729 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 52 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 1,018 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $3,670 with an average price of $1,786.
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 $6,345 with an average monthly rent of $2,338.
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 $9,879. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,511.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 167 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,119 to $14,995 - averaging $3,729 for the location.
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