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124 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Papermill Lofts
253-255B N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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224 Church StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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210 Locust St, Unit 22 E
210 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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416 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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528 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
29 S 2nd St
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40 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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28 S Strawberry St, Unit #2
28 S Strawberry StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
210 Locust St
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417 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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121 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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214 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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219-229 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
220 Locust St
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509 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
200 Lombard St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
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313 Race
313 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Chocolate Works
231-247 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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1 Dock StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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317 Vine St
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400 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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329 Spruce St
329 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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24-30 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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236-238 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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30-34 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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300 Market St
300 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Brassworks Apartments
231 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Smythe's Corner Condominiums
101-111 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Chancery Lane Apartments
130-134 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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218 Arch Street
218 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Strawberry Court Apartments
15 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Smythe's Corner Apartments
100 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Pfeiffer House
222-226 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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250 N Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
44 S 2nd St
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220-222 Church StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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30-34 S Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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121 New StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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229-237 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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427 Vine Street
427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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257 N 3rd St
257 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Old City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old City Studio Apartments | $1,787 | $1,300 | $2,799 |
| Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,540 | $1,450 | $8,110 |
| Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,422 | $2,100 | $8,934 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,507 | $3,850 | $10,000+ |
| Old City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Old City Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old City area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Old City Apartments priced from $1,300. Papermill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Old City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Old City Apartments | 124 #201 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Amble | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| Mariner's Court | 1BR/2.0BA | 1BR,2BA | $1,750 |
| The Chocolate Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old City, PA
As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old City area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Mariner's Court in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Old City apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace Model at Waterfront II starting at $2,360 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Mariner's Court | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Waterfront II | 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 308 York Ave, Unit Apartment #2 | 308 York Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Mercantile Apartments | 1F-1G-1H | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| The School House | B - Rear West Facing | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 28 S Strawberry St, Unit #2 | 28 S Strawberry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Chocolate Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.68 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Old City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old City is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?
The cheapest apartment in Old City is Papermill Lofts which is listed at $1,450, while the average apartment in Old City costs $5,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Old City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Old City?
Cheap apartments in Old City have an average cost of $435 which is $5,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
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