
Cheap Homes for Rent in Olde City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Olde City area of Philadelphia.


205 Race St, Unit 0B-04O
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105 S 2nd St
Olde City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Olde City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Olde City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,081 | $2,400 | $3,545 |
Olde City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
Olde City 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,700 | $6,000 | $9,400 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Olde City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,350. The Keystone 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 |
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Old City Apartments | 118 #301 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
The Keystone Apartments | Elevate Your Everyday | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,472 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Olde City area is the $1.80 price per square foot 36 Model at Mariners Court Apartments in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,381. The second greatest value Olde City apartment is the Rockefeller Model at Tower Place starting at $2,565 with a $1.94 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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Mariners Court Apartments | 36 | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Tower Place | Rockefeller | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Papermill Lofts | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
The Keystone Apartments | Beautiful Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
Papermill Lofts | 121 #4A | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1500 Locust | One Bedroom Executive | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Chocolate Works | 1Bed 1Bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
313 Race | ADA | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
The Shirt Corner Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Olde City
What type of rentals are currently available in Olde City?
There are currently 286 Apartments for Rent in Olde City, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $17,810. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde City ranging from $1,200 to $9,400.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Olde City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olde City ranges from $1,200 to $9,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,653.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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