Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (310 Rentals)

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224 Arch St
$1,610 - $3,005

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Base Rent$1,610 - $3,005
Total Monthly Price$1,610 - $3,005
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

224 Arch St

224 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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4 S Front St, Unit 4
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

4 S Front St, Unit 4

4 S Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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property at 108 Arch St
$9,950

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Base Rent$9,950
Total Monthly Price$9,950
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Condo for Rent
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108 Arch St, Unit PH1

108 Arch St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 125 N 4th St
$1,855

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Base Rent$1,855
Total Monthly Price$1,855
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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125 N 4th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 4 Strawberry St
$4,995

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Base Rent$4,995
Total Monthly Price$4,995
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Strawberry St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
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property at 233 S 6th St
$2,250 - $5,950
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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233 S 6th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 241 S 6th St
$2,095 - $2,250
1 Bedroom Rentals
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241 S 6th St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 27 N 2nd St
$3,700
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027

27 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 312 Walnut St
$1,745 - $2,515
1 Bedroom Rentals
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312 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 200 Locust St
$1,600 - $2,450
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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200 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19106

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property at 315 New St
$2,400 - $3,150
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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315 New St

PhiladelphiaPA19106
property at 221 Vine St
$6,090

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Base Rent$6,090
Total Monthly Price$6,090
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Jan 1, 2027
Furnished

221 Vine St

PhiladelphiaPA19106

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Old City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Old City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #77

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Old City area of Philadelphia, PA?

As of today, September 23, 2026, there are currently 310 available Old City apartments priced from $1,200 to $9,270, with an average monthly rent of $2,832.

How much are Studio apartments in Old City?

There are currently 156 Studio Apartments in Old City with rent ranges from $1,200 to $2,865 with an average price of $1,829.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Old City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Old City ranges from $1,627 to $8,110 with an average monthly rent of $2,565.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Old City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Old City range from $1,800 to $9,234. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,564.

How expensive are Old City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 31 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Old City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,200 to $9,270 - averaging $4,670 for the location.

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