Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $400 (235 Rentals)

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property at 1801 S 21st St

1801 S 21st St

PhiladelphiaPA19145

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property at 201 S 13th St

201 S 13th St

PhiladelphiaPA19107
property at 1229 Chestnut St

1229 Chestnut St

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property at 341 S 12th St

341 S 12th St

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property at 1218 Walnut St

1218 Walnut St

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property at 235 S 15th St

235 S 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 145 S 13th St

145 S 13th St

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property at 1300 S 19th St

1300 S 19th St

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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Center City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Center City area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Universal Court 1 priced from $812. Juniper Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southwest Center City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$812
Juniper PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$950
The ClaremontStudioStudio,1BA$950
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
Spruce TowerHeritage -07Studio,1BA$1,050
Ronan FlatsD1Studio,1BA$1,204
Smith School0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,283

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Center City, PA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Center City area is the $1.61 price per square foot 618 S 21st St Model at 618 S 21st St, Unit #2 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Southwest Center City apartment is the 1169 E Passyunk Ave Model at 1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B starting at $1,975 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Wharton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Center City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
618 S 21st St, Unit #2618 S 21st St2BR,2BA$1.61
1169 E Passyunk Ave, Unit 1B1169 E Passyunk Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
2333 Catharine St, Unit 42333 Catharine St2BR,1BA$2.20
Four Forty North Front LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.00
Marine Club1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$2.23
1825 S Broad St, Unit 11825 S Broad St2BR,1BA$2.13
1501 S 16th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Universal Court 11 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Fitler CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
1314 Walnut St, Unit 3S1314 Walnut StStudio ,1BA$2.02

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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 compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Philadelphia. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Cheap Southwest Center City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Center City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Center City is under $1,283.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Center City?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Center City is Universal Court 1 which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in Southwest Center City costs $4,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Center City?

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 181 regular apartments in Southwest Center City 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 Southwest Center City?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Center City have an average cost of $1,277 which is $3,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Center City.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.