Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (1,510 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #23

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Southwest Center City, 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 filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with younger kids? Amongst all of the submarkets in Philadelphia, this residential submarket ranks as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, trails and recreation, and great education opportunities for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Love the great outdoors? Southwest Center City has come to be providing fantastic access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This section of town has risen to be one of the best high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This part of Philadelphia ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Southwest Center City Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Center City

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Center City?

There are currently 244 Studio Apartments in Southwest Center City with rent ranges from $617 to $5,658 with an average price of $1,951.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Center City Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Center City ranges from $805 to $8,254 with an average monthly rent of $2,678.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Center City cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Center City range from $970 to $10,912. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,942.

How expensive are Southwest Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 130 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,119 to $17,810 - averaging $4,320 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.