
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Center City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (168 Rentals)
Apartments in the Southwest Center City area of Philadelphia with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


The Sterling

The Residences at The Bellevue

The Atlantic

Evo at Cira Centre South

Jessup House

1500 Locust

One Thousand One
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1701 Federal - Olo

1909 Rittenhouse

210 South 12th

Josephine

Lincoln Square

Graduate Pointe

The Ludlow

1213 Walnut

1919 Market

THE GRIFFIN CENTER CITY
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The Arch

The Wellington

The Versailles

The Muse

Southstar Lofts

The Commonwealth

The Riverloft
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777 South Broad

The Left Bank Apartments

One City

Roosevelt Apartments

AKA University City

The Republic

The Sansom

The Lofts At 1835 Arch

The Drake

2116 Chestnut

Rittenhouse Row Apartments

AQ Rittenhouse

Locust on the Park

The Cosmopolitan

Way Rittenhouse

Wharton Flats

The Howell

Marine Club

Rittenhouse Claridge

The Chancellor
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 | $1,951 | $617 | $5,658 |
Southwest Center City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $805 | $8,254 |
Southwest Center City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $970 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Center City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,320 | $1,119 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Center City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,185 | $7,200 |
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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 $812 to $5,658 with an average price of $3,146.
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.
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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
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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