
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (126 Rentals)


The Howell

One City

The Drake

Spruce Tower

Roosevelt Apartments

The Commonwealth

OLO

Barringer Hall

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1430 South Street

Waverly Court / Keppoch House

1530 Chestnut

The Metropolitan

1606-1608 Locust St

Birchwood at Cedars Village (55+ Community)

Universal Court 1

1314 Walnut St, Unit 3R

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205 N 11th St, Unit 2FL

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1168 S 10th St, Unit 3rd floor
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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

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1441 Federal St, Unit Floor 1

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1629 South St

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1521 S Broad St, Unit 2R

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2A

1512 Spruce St, Unit B

1224 Chancellor St, Unit B

1222 Chancellor St, Unit B

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

1244 S 22nd St, Unit 2B
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2127 Tasker St

2006 Chestnut St

1126 Passyunk Ave

1607 Catharine St

1635 Passyunk Ave

1702 Point Breeze Ave

809 S 10th St

909 S 21st St

1335 S 8th St

1525 Tasker St
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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Center City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Center City Studio Apartments | $1,841 | $647 | $3,438 |
| Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $812 | $5,339 |
| Southwest Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,454 | $959 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,987 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $800 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Center City
How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Center City?
There are currently 818 Studio Apartments in Southwest Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $3,438 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 $5,339 with an average monthly rent of $2,496.
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 $12,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,454.
How expensive are Southwest Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 137 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $12,500 - averaging $4,987 for the location.
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