Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (133 Rentals)

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Lincoln Square
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$1,497 - $5,203
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Lincoln Square

1000 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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2054 Ellsworth St
$1,495 - $2,395
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2054 Ellsworth St

2054 Ellsworth StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F
$1,295
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15

1622 Bainbridge St, Unit 3F

1622 Bainbridge StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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929 Federal St, Unit 2R
$1,100
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929 Federal St, Unit 2R

929 Federal StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
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Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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$1,300 - $2,350

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2101 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
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$1,450 - $1,545

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1939 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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Southwest Center City, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Center City

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Center City?

There are currently 861 Studio Apartments in Southwest Center City with rent ranges from $647 to $4,250 with an average price of $1,921.

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 $5,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.

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 $13,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,481.

How expensive are Southwest Center City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 180 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Center City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $640 to $15,000 - averaging $4,824 for the location.

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