
Apartments for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,400 (130 Rentals)


The Howell

Annex 1201

The Drake

Spruce Tower

Roosevelt Apartments

One City

Avenir

Barringer Hall

Orlowitz Residence
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The Cosmopolitan

339 Bainbridge St

1500 Pine

The Crane Chinatown

Old City Apartments

2220 Spruce St

Papermill Lofts

The Chancellor

The Claremont
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The Chatham

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Bainbridge Lofts

The Bradford

514 South Street

1430 South Street

1501 Locust St Residential

1530 Chestnut
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1606-1608 Locust St

Universal Court 1

250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Unit 1401

207 S 13th St, Unit 3rd Floor Rear

1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. - Studio

2320 Catharine St, Unit 1

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
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1201 Vine St

409-15 S 11th St

1324 Locust St

2062 Lombard St

2201 Washington Ave

621 S 18th St

222 W Rittenhouse Square
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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 | $1,802 | $647 | $3,670 |
| Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $812 | $9,000 |
| Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,535 | $970 | $9,950 |
| Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,841 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Center City?
There are currently 1,030 Studio Apartments in Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $3,670 with an average price of $1,802.
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 $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,326.
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 $9,950. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,535.
How expensive are Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 164 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,119 to $14,995 - averaging $3,841 for the location.
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