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Old City Apartments
124 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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224 Arch St
224 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Papermill Lofts
253-255B N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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224 Church StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
413 Pine St
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528 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Lotus
416 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
29 S 2nd St
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210 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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Amble
40 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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28 S Strawberry St, Unit #2
28 S Strawberry StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
315 New St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
235 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
PhiladelphiaPA19123
200 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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The Keystone Apartments
417 Callowhill StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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214 Vine
214 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Mariner's Court
219-229 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
220 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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The Lofts at 509 Vine
509 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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313 Race
313 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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200 Lombard St
PhiladelphiaPA19147
24-30-30 Bank St
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1 Dock StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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121 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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231-247 N 3rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The Ledger Residences
150 S Independence Mall WPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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102 Church St
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209 N 3rd St
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317 Vine St
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241 S 6th St
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The Broderick
400 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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22 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
44 S 3rd St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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250 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
250 N Christopher Columbus BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19106
200 Locust St, Unit 6CN
200 Locust St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
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The School House
70-72 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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329 Spruce St
329 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Bank Street Court
24-30 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Papermill Lofts
236-238 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Trotter's Alley Apartment
30-34 S 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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300 Market St
300 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Smythe's Corner Condominiums
101-111 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Brassworks Apartments
231 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Chancery Lane Apartments
130-134 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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The View at Old City
401 Race StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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218 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Strawberry Court Apartments
15 S Bank StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Smythe's Corner Apartments
100 Arch StPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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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 | $1,788 | $1,300 | $2,855 |
| Olde City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,425 | $8,110 |
| Olde City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $2,100 | $6,664 |
| Olde City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,032 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Olde City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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 Old City Apartments priced from $1,300. Papermill Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Olde City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Old City Apartments | 124 #201 | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Papermill Lofts | 237 #1D | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,421 |
| Lotus | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| The Keystone Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Mariner's Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Chocolate Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| The Ledger Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA
As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4 S Front St Model at 4 S Front St, Unit 4 in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Olde City apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Mariner's Court starting at $3,250 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Poplar 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. |
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| 4 S Front St, Unit 4 | 4 S Front St | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Mariner's Court | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Waterfront II | 2 Bed 1 Bath - fireplace | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 308 York Ave, Unit Apartment #2 | 308 York Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Mercantile Apartments | 1F-1G-1H | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The Tannery | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| The School House | B - Rear West Facing | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 28 S Strawberry St, Unit #2 | 28 S Strawberry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Chocolate Works | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Lofts at 509 Vine | Type F | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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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 Old City Apartments listed at $1,300.
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 Papermill Lofts.
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 $2,100 at Mariner's Court.
What is the most affordable Olde City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Olde City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mariner's Court and starts from $3,250.
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