
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (51 Rentals)
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120 Chestnut St

130 Arch St

Old City Apartments

400 Market Flats

Head House Flats

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Lotus

Mariners Court Apartments

114 N 3rd St

307 Arch St
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250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd

200 Locust St

210 Locust St

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The Chocolate Works

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408 Vine St

313 Race

The Ledger Residences

200 Lombard St

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315 New St

329 Spruce St

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Trotter's Alley Apartment

300 Market St

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Chancery Lane Apartments

218 Arch Street

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Smythe's Corner Apartments

Pfeiffer House
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The View at Old City

Waterfront II

Waterfront I

New Street Lofts

427 Vine Street

257 N 3rd St

Third Quarter Apartments

One Water Street

421 Pine St
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Olde City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olde City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde City Studio Apartments | $1,737 | $1,200 | $2,885 |
| Olde City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,390 | $4,189 |
| Olde City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $1,895 | $8,031 |
| Olde City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,631 | $4,250 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Olde City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde City area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Papermill Lofts priced from $1,200. Old City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Olde City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #2I | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Old City Apartments | 118 #401 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 400 Market Flats | Type F Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,407 |
| Head House Flats | 0HH1 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Mariners Court Apartments | 34 | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| The View at Old City | Swanson Small | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| Waterfront II | Studio - fireplace | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde City area is the $1.77 price per square foot 43 Model at Mariners Court Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Olde City apartment is the 104 Chestnut St Model at 104 Chestnut St, Unit 4 starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariners Court Apartments | 43 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 104 Chestnut St, Unit 4 | 104 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Crafts House | ONE BEDROOM/BI LEVEL | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Waterfront II | Studio - fireplace | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Papermill Lofts | 121 #4B | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Mercantile Apartments | 2A-3A-4A | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| The Chocolate Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Old City Apartments | 118 #204 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Olde City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Olde City is at Papermill Lofts listed at $1,200.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Olde City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Olde City Apartment is $1,450 at Old City Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Olde City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Olde City is starting from $2,299 at The Mercantile Apartments.
What is the most affordable Olde City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Olde City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ryland and starts from $10,945.
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