
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Penn Center Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $970 (43 Rentals)


639 N 12th St

735 Melon Pl

1600 Pine St

671 Franklin Pl

719 North Terrace

676 Perth Pl

732 Melon Pl
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1909 Chestnut St, Unit 3

Spring Lofts

205 N 9th St

2351 Christian St

1211 Race St

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524 S Randolph St, Unit 2

2311 Spruce St
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1530 Chestnut

1240 Lecount St, Unit A

1240 LeCount St

763 S 13th St

The Bradford

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1207 Green St, Unit 2

910 Arch St

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201 S 13th St

1703 Green St

1222 Arch Street

262 S 11th St

1031 Spring St
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Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Penn Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Center Studio Apartments | $1,757 | $647 | $4,210 |
| Penn Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $812 | $6,100 |
Penn Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $970 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
| Penn Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePenn Center, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #18
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 $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penn Center?
The cheapest apartment in Penn Center is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in Penn Center costs $3,915.
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 307 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 $924 which is $2,991 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Penn Center.
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