Cheap Homes for Rent in Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (31 Rentals)

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property at 1324 Locust St

$1,035 - $2,800

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1324 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 1017 Pine St

$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1017 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 111 N 9th St

$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550 - $1,800

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$1,550 - $1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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111 N 9th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107

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property at 910 Arch St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Arch St, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

910 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19107

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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. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$865
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
1705 Spruce Street0/1Studio,1BA$1,111
Papermill Lofts237 #2IStudio,1BA$1,200
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,254
The DrakeSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,275
2100 Spring StFurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,285

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center City area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2013 Walnut St Model at 2013 Walnut St, Unit #4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Center City apartment is the 2 BR/2 BA Model at WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden starting at $1,995 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Poplar 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.
2013 Walnut St, Unit #42013 Walnut St2BR,1.5BA$1.19
WLIVING at 117 Spring Garden2 BR/2 BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Mariners Court Apartments432BR,1BA$1.77
104 Chestnut St, Unit 4104 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.27
339 Bainbridge StTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.48
1530 Chestnut2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.62
Crafts HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
The Shirt Corner Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
28 S Strawberry St, Unit #228 S Strawberry St1BR,1BA$1.78
514 South Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73

Frequently Asked Questions about Center City

What type of rentals are currently available in Center City?

There are currently 1843 Apartments for Rent in Center City, PA with pricing that ranges from $647 to $24,995. There are also 111 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center City ranging from $1,050 to $19,500.

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 $1,050 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,588.

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 $1,300 to $16,524, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,275 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,160.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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