Cheap Homes for Rent in the Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,350 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Center City area of Philadelphia.

property at 2307 Christian Street

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2307 Christian Street, Unit 2

2307 Christian Street
PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 2101 Chestnut St

$1,400 - $1,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 518 S 13th St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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518 S 13th St, Unit 3

518 S 13th St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
property at 111 N 9th St

$1,655

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$1,655

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$1,655

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St, Unit 218

111 N 9th St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 125 N 4th St

$1,855

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$1,855

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$1,855

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 23

125 N 4th St, Unit 103

125 N 4th St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 2121-41-2141 Market St

$1,855

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2121-41-2141 Market St, Unit 215

2121-41-2141 Market St
PhiladelphiaPA19103

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Cheapest Available Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $865. The Lenox Condos has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
The Lenox Condos0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Roosevelt ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,245
Papermill Lofts253 #4CStudio,1BA$1,300
1131 Spruce St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 602 Model at The Chatham starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4 S Front St, Unit 44 S Front St2BR,2BA$1.13
The Chatham6022BR,1BA$1.80
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Universal Court 13 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.25
1501 Locust St Residential1BD/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.22
Waverly Court / Keppoch House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
751 S 22nd St, Unit 3F751 S 22nd St2BR,1BA$2.24
1430 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL205 N 11th StStudio ,1BA$1.93
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R1314 Walnut St1BR,1BA$2.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 1716 Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $1,350 to $24,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center City ranges from $1,350 to $24,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,362.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Center City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Center City range from $1,100 to $12,581, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $9,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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