136 Chestnut St, Unit 3F
136 Chestnut St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (59 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Crafts House
51-55 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Third Quarter Apartments
47-49 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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421 Pine St
421 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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200-10-210 Lombard St, Unit 637
200-10-210 Lombard St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
253 N 3rd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
116 Chestnut Street
116-118 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Bridge
205 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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 | $1,779 | $1,300 | $2,799 |
| Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $1,450 | $8,110 |
| Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $2,100 | $8,934 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,393 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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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 $1,765.
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 $5,347.
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 15 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 $324 which is $5,023 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.
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