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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

162 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA. 162 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • a large brick building on the corner of a city street
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    221 S 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $35
    1 BED $1,775+
    2 BEDS $2,400+

Apartments Under $300

  • the corner of a city street with a brick building
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    250-252 S 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $200+
    1 BED $1,445+
    2 BEDS $2,100

Apartments Under $600

  • two red doors on the side of a building
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    5900 Market 2 Street, Philadelphia, 91 19139
    STUDIO $800
    1 BED $500
    2 BEDS $1,200

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a tall building with a lot of windows
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    1229 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Apartments Under $1,100

  • the front of a building with blue pillars on the sidewalk
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    11 South Letitia Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    STUDIO $1,000
    1 BED $1,290
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1529 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,003+
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  • a kitchen with a staircase and a dining room with a table and chairs
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    302 South 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,025+
    1 BED $1,150
  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances
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    1331 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,095
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • a city street with a white brick building and trees
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    238-248 S Camac Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,200
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a city street with buildings and a clock on the side of a building
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    1506-1508 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    STUDIO $3,100
    1 BED $1,100
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • a tall building on the corner of a city street
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    201 S. 13Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • the facade of a building with red doors
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    1115 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED $1,175+
  • a busy city street with cars and a tall building
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    2100 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • a living room with a tv and a bike in it
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    328 S. 17Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    1 BED $1,195
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
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    125 S. 21 Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,195
    1 BED $1,595
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  • a row of buildings on a city street with stairs
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    2017 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,195+
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  • a living room with a rug and a green couch
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    830-834 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,240
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $1,490+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    1904 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,204
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    319 South 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,250
    1 BED $1,210+
  • the logo for arc real estate group commercial and investment
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    238 South 22Nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,230
    1 BED $1,295
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a desk
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    1401 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    STUDIO $1,243+
    1 BED $1,664+
    2 BEDS $2,971+
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  • a small kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    1535 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    STUDIO $1,295+
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  • a tall building with multiple windows and a door
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    2205 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,295
    1 BED $1,795
  • a living room with a tv on top of a dresser
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    1204 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    STUDIO $1,300
    1 BED $1,300+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
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    320 S. 10Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    1 BED $1,361+
  • a kitchen with a counter and a stove and a sink
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    420 S. 15Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    1 BED $1,395+
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  • a living room with a hard wood floor and a closet
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    416 S. 15Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
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    1 BED $1,395+
    2 BEDS $2,095
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2312 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    STUDIO $1,395+
    1 BED $1,795+
    2 BEDS $1,995
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white counter tops
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    219-229 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    STUDIO $1,400
    1 BED $1,500+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
  • a living room with a couch and a black and white rug
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    309-17 South 4Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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    2 BEDS $1,405+
  • a tall building on a city street with a traffic light
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    2201 Pennsylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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  • a brick building with a green sign in front of it
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    412 S. 15Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    1 BED $1,495
  • an empty kitchen with white appliances and a wooden floor
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    521 S. 21St Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
    1 BED $1,495
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    2209 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    1 BED $1,495
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  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a window
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    2213 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $1,495
  • an aerial view of a living room and dining room with furniture and a tv
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    1136-40 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    1 BED $1,595
  • a street view of a brick building on a city street
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    705-707 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
    STUDIO $2,700
    1 BED $2,000
    6 BEDS $4,400
  • a living room with a white couch and a fireplace
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    1137 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1126 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • a living room with a couch a table and a kitchen
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    249 South 16Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $800 and $4,934.

How many cheap rentals are available in Center City, Philadelphia, PA on RentCafe?

There are 69 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Center City, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 27 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

The average Center City, Philadelphia, PA cheap apartment size is 567 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

Cheap apartments in Center City, Philadelphia, PA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

A cheap apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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