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237 Chestnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

237 Chestnut St

237 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Brassworks Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brassworks Apartments

231 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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218 Arch Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

218 Arch Street

218 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Strawberry Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Strawberry Court Apartments

15 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Student Housing
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325 Pine
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

325 Pine

325 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The View at Old City
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View at Old City

401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Student Housing
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Pfeiffer House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pfeiffer House

222-226 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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One Water Street
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

One Water Street

250 N Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
Corporate Housing
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Waterfront I
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront I

30-34 S Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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New Street Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

New Street Lofts

121 New StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Berger
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Berger

229-237 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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427 Vine Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

427 Vine Street

427 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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257 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

257 N 3rd St

257 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Crafts House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crafts House

51-55 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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421 Pine St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

421 Pine St

421 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Bridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge

205 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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116 Chestnut Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Chestnut Street

116-118 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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320 Walnut
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

320 Walnut

320 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The School House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The School House

70-72 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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408-10 N Front St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

408-10 N Front St

408-410 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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329 South St
2 Bedroom Apartments

329 South St

329 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19147

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 $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old City?

The cheapest apartment in Old City is The Lofts at 509 Vine which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Old City costs $2,482.

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 5 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 $410 which is $2,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old City.

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