
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Penn Center Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $959 (39 Rentals)


Universal Court 1

639 N 12th St

1211 Ridge Ave

672 Franklin Pl

Spring Lofts

732 Melon Pl

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774 S 15th St, Unit 1F

774 S 15th St
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1909 Chestnut St, Unit 4

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The Katharine

Broadridge

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207 N 11th St, Unit 301

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751 S 22nd St, Unit 3F

1236 North St

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1236 Lecount St, Unit A

The Bradford

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1231-1235 Race St

1027 Ridge Avenue

717 Pine St

1711 Spring Garden St

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Wood Suites

1909 Green Street

625 S 10th St
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The Lofts at the Winston

1507 Fairmount Ave.

1016-1018 Cherry St

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1703 Green St

1222 Arch Street

262 S 11th St

1031 Spring St
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1232 Ridge Ave

1300 Chestnut Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Center Studio Apartments | $1,788 | $647 | $4,063 |
| Penn Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $812 | $6,616 |
Penn Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $959 | $9,695 |
| Penn Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenn Center, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #11
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penn Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Penn Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penn Center is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Center?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Center is Evo at Cira Centre South which is listed at $1,555, while the average apartment in Penn Center costs $2,185.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penn Center?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 252 regular apartments in Penn Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Penn Center?
Cheap apartments in Penn Center have an average cost of $748 which is $1,437 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Center.
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