
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Old City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (157 Rentals)


The Ledger Residences

400 Market Flats

The National

Lotus

The Ryland

Mariner's Court

313 Race

Old City Apartments
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Head House Flats

The Shirt Corner Apartments

210 Locust St, Unit 22 E

200 Locust St

220 Locust St

210 Locust St

24-30-30 Bank St

Lippincott Bldg

York Square
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Independence Place

Black Horse Condo

The Commons at New Street

The Wireworks

518-530 S 2nd St

205-215 Cuthbert St

The Bank Building

125-127 N 4th St

300 Market St

11 S Strawberry St
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230 Market St

Classic Courts

523 Pine St

The National at Old City

46 N Front St

121-125 N 3rd St

124-126 N 2nd St

The Counting House Condominiums

332 Lombard St

243 Race St
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Tokio Bar

316-318 Lombard St

228 Pine St

Merchant's Row

141-143 N 2nd St

37 S 3rd St

232 Pine St

Papermill Lofts

308 S 4th St

518 Spruce St
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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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There are currently 157 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 The Keystone Apartments and is listed at 629 square feet priced from $1,640. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 629 Sq Ft | $1,640 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | 531 Sq Ft | $1,421 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | 530 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Lotus | 3 Month Lease Studio | 444 Sq Ft | $1,749 |
| Amble | Studio | 425 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | 400 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| Old City Apartments | 124 #201 | 365 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
Cheapest Available Old City Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Old City of Philadelphia, PA is the 124 #201 Model starting from $1,300 at Old City Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Old City is currently $1,787. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Old City Apartments | 124 #201 | $1,300 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | $1,350 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,421 |
| Lotus | Studio | $1,499 |
| Amble | Studio | $1,595 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,640 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOld City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #80
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 Old City Apartments 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 $1,787.
What is the largest available Studio Old City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Old City is a 629 square feet unit starting from $1,640 at The Keystone Apartments.
What is the average size for Old City Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Old City is currently 505 sq ft.
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