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8-24 S 22nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1500 Christian StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1606-1608 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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247-249 S Juniper StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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206 S 13th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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310 S 10th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
736 North Terrace
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1217-1235 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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2235 Washington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19146
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2528 Christian St
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507-515 S 8th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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510 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19130
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1515 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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2220 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1228 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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1512 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1201 Vine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
1201 Vine St
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1500 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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221 S 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
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2220 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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514 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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425 S 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1300 Fairmount AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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2101 Washington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19146
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407 N 20th StPhiladelphia, PA 19130
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PhiladelphiaPA19121
521 S 16th St
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619 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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1242 Lecount St, Unit B
1242 Lecount StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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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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Cheapest Available Penn Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Penn Center area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. The Claremont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Penn Center apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| The Claremont | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Chancellor | 03 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Juniper Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| One City | Residence - A8 | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| The Hamilton | S1H2 | Studio,1BA | $1,248 |
| The Bradford | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ronan Flats | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,254 |
| LVL North | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,256 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penn Center, PA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penn Center area is the $1.25 price per square foot 706 N 7th St Model at 706 N 7th St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Penn Center apartment is the 420 Gaskill St Model at 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR starting at $2,050 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Penn Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 706 N 7th St, Unit 1 | 706 N 7th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 420 Gaskill St, Unit 2FR | 420 Gaskill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Residences | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 1240 Lecount St, Unit A | 1240 Lecount St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Fitler Commons | 304 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 508 South St, Unit 300 | 508 South St | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 524 S Randolph St, Unit 2 | 524 S Randolph St | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 514 South Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 2131 Walnut St | 103 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Universal Court 1 | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Penn Center, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $812, 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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