Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (1,557 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Price OptionsDone
Price Range
to
Note: Properties with the Total Monthly Price badge include all required fees. Hover over the badge for details.
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

More Than a Suburb: The Best Philly-Area Towns for Renters

Looking for an apartment near Philadelphia? Discover the best surrounding cities that offer the perfect balance of affordability, space, and local charm.

Read Article
close
View Me
The Girard
$2,273 - $4,548

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,273 - $4,548
Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Girard

1199 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Luxury
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
The Ludlow
$1,727 - $4,572

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,727 - $4,572
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ludlow

1101 Ludlow StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Pet Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Read Article
close
View Me
THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
$1,770 - $4,796

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,770 - $4,796
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY

1338-1348 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
SouthStar Lofts
$1,763 - $3,058

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,763 - $3,058
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

SouthStar Lofts

521 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

Beyond the Cheesesteak: The Ultimate Philadelphia Transplant Guide

Get the true Philly experience! The Philadelphia Insider's Guide to the city's distinct neighborhoods (Fishtown, Queen Village, Society Hill) and must-see local attractions from ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

Read Article
close
View Me
Riverloft
$2,380 - $5,069

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,380 - $5,069
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverloft

2300 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
777 South Broad St
Rent Specials
$2,465 - $4,066

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,465 - $4,066
Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

777 South Broad St

777 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
Locust on the Park
Rent Specials
$2,117 - $3,662

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,117 - $3,662
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Locust on the Park

201 S 25th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
The Left Bank
Rent Specials
$2,414 - $4,970

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,414 - $4,970
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Left Bank

3131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • Utilities Included

Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Philadelphia and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Richard Corrigan

Read Article
close
View Me
Jessup House
$2,095 - $12,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,095 - $12,095
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jessup House

1134 Sansom StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Luxury
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour
close
View Me
AQ Rittenhouse
$1,806 - $2,882

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,806 - $2,882
Total Monthly PriceVaries
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 12

AQ Rittenhouse

2021 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
Transit Friendly
  • Verified
  • Customer Reviewed
  • 3D Tour

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

Read Article
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 32

Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

Read Article
Decorative image

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

Read Article
Decorative image

Beyond Campus: Exploring the Best Philadelphia Neighborhoods for College Life

Find your perfect Philly college neighborhood. We break down the best areas for student renters near major universities, from walkable West Philly to the trendy spots in North Philly.

Read Article
Decorative image

Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

Live like a local! Explore diverse Philly neighborhoods—from trendy Fishtown to historic Cedar Park—with an easy commute to your job. Your expert guide is here.

Read Article
Decorative image

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

Read Article

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

Read Article
Decorative image

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #24

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Center City

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Center City area of Philadelphia, PA?

As of today, September 20, 2026, there are currently 1,557 available Southwest Center City apartments priced from $647 to $24,995, with an average monthly rent of $2,592.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Center City?

There are currently 809 Studio Apartments in Southwest Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $3,346 with an average price of $1,841.

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 $812 to $5,285 with an average monthly rent of $2,521.

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 $959 to $11,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,335.

How expensive are Southwest Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 143 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $12,500 - averaging $3,743 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

decorative image for More Than a Suburb: The Best Philly-Area Towns for Renters article

More Than a Suburb: The Best Philly-Area Towns for Renters

Written by: Richard Corrigan

I’m Richard, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Philadelphia.

decorative image for Beyond Campus: Exploring the Best Philadelphia Neighborhoods for College Life article

Beyond Campus: Exploring the Best Philadelphia Neighborhoods for College Life

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Philadelphia isn’t necessarily thought of as a college town, but it’s home to some of Pennsylvania’s biggest colleges and universities, and thousands of students call the city home.

decorative image for Beyond the Cheesesteak: The Ultimate Philadelphia Transplant Guide article

Beyond the Cheesesteak: The Ultimate Philadelphia Transplant Guide

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Welcome to Philadelphia! It’s the city of brotherly love, cheesesteaks, Ben Franklin and Rocky Balboa. And I don’t think you need me to tell you, it’s also a lot more than that.

decorative image for Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the Citys Biggest Employers article

Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the Citys Biggest Employers

Written by: Richard Corrigan

Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. Those who live here take great pride in our specific corners of the city.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

decorative image for How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis article

How Commercial-to-Residential Property Conversions Help the Housing Crisis

Written by: Robin Stewart

Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

decorative image for Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My! article

Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

decorative image for Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags article

Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

decorative image for First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently article

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.