
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (153 Rentals)


400 Market Flats

The Ryland

The National

Lotus

The Keystone Apartments

Mariner's Court

313 Race

Amble

Old City Apartments
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Independence Place

125-127 N 4th St
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The Wireworks

518-530 S 2nd St

205-215 Cuthbert St

The Bank Building

300 Market St

11 S Strawberry St

230 Market St

Classic Courts

523 Pine St

121-125 N 3rd St
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124-126 N 2nd St

The Counting House Condominiums

332 Lombard St

46 N Front St

The National at Old City

243 Race St

Tokio Bar

316-318 Lombard St

228 Pine St

Merchant's Row
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37 S 3rd St

Papermill Lofts

308 S 4th St

518 Spruce St

309 N 3rd St

329 South St

37-41 S Strawberry St

Schmidt Building

111 Lombard St
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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 | $1,760 | $1,300 | $2,880 |
| Old City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,400 | $8,110 |
| Old City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $1,500 | $6,624 |
| Old City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,833 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 153 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available Old City Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Old City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Mariner's Court and is listed at 778 square feet priced from $1,571. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner's Court | 0BR/1.0BA | 778 Sq Ft | $1,571 |
| The View at Old City | Front Large | 645 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| Old City Apartments | 124 #401 | 556 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| Head House Flats | 0HH2 | 549 Sq Ft | $1,660 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 531 Sq Ft | $1,893 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | 530 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Lotus | 475 Sq Ft | $1,649 | |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | 300 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
Cheapest Available Old City Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Old City of Philadelphia, PA is the 237 #1D Model starting from $1,300 at Papermill Lofts. The average price for all Studio apartments in Old City is currently $1,760. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | $1,300 |
| Old City Apartments | 124 #401 | $1,450 |
| Lotus | Studio - Aura (13) | $1,514 |
| Mariner's Court | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,571 |
| Head House Flats | 0HH2 | $1,660 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,893 |
| The View at Old City | Front Medium | $1,895 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Old City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Old City with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Old City is at Papermill Lofts listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Old City Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Old City is $1,760.
What is the largest available Studio Old City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old City is a 778 square feet unit starting from $1,571 at Mariner's Court.
What is the average size for Old City Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Old City is currently 522 sq ft.
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