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Houses for Rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

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Houses for Rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA. 23 Rentals Available
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    1013 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    2 BEDS $1,800+
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    1837 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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    2423 W SEYBERT STREET, PHILA, PA 19121
    3 BEDS $1,450
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    3138 Euclid Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
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    1844 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125
    3 BEDS $2,700
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    3457 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134
    3 BEDS $1,100
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    4914 Keyser St., Philadelphia, PA 19144
    4 BEDS $2,000
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    517 Littlecroft Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082
    3 BEDS $1,700
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    333 Leverington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128
    3 BEDS $2,300
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    1119 E Strafford Street, Philadelphia, PA 19138
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    125 Lafayette Ave, Collingdale, PA 19023
    3 BEDS $1,850
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    513 W. Cheltenham Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027
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    1730 Dallas St., Philadelphia, PA 19126
    3 BEDS $1,275
  • 329 Mantua Ave, Paulsboro, NJ 08066
    3 BEDS $1,650
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    Unit I-2, Philadelphia, PA 19128
    2 BEDS $1,400
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    234 E 6Th Ave, Conshohocken, PA 19428
    4 BEDS $3,000
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    934 Potter St, Chester, PA 19013
    3 BEDS $1,655
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    3 BEDS $2,400
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    666 Germantown Pike Unit 1418, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
    2 BEDS $1,800
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    22 Fitzwatertown Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090
    2 BEDS $1,650
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Center City, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Center City, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 2.3% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,431 to $2,487.

Average rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

$2,487/mo Center City, Philadelphia, PA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Center City, Philadelphia, PA is around $2,487.

    What's the typical rent budget in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

    A share of 9% of apartments in Center City, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 19% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 24% of Center City's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 28% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 20% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Center City, Philadelphia, PA (28%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Center City, PA

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    Walk Score®: 100, Transit Score®: 100, Bike Score®: 80

    Frequently asked questions

    How much is the rent for a house in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

    The price range of a house for rent is between $1,800 and $1,900.

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

    There are 4 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Center City, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a rental house in Center City, Philadelphia, PA?

    The average Center City, Philadelphia, PA rental house size is 456 sq. ft.

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

    Renting a house in Center City, Philadelphia, PA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

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

    Houses for rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA are usually located in non-central areas.

    Center City, Philadelphia, PA demographics

    • 66,994Total Population
    • 34,385 Female
      32,608 Male
    • 33Median Age

    In total, Center City, Philadelphia, PA has 66,994 residents, 34,385 women and 32,608 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Center City’s population is 33.

    Center City, Philadelphia, PA households

    • 10,937 Family
      30,828 Non-family
    • 2,216 Children
      39,548 No Children
    • 41,764Total Number of Households
    • 0.9Average People Per Household
    • $104,188Median Household Income

    There is a total of 41,764 households in Center City, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 2,216 have children and 39,548 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 10,937 family households and 30,828 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Center City is 0.9 people, on average. The median household annual income in Center City equals $104,188, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,966.

    Center City, Philadelphia, PA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Center City, Philadelphia, PA have no high school education, 10% went to high-school, and 9% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 39% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 37% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Center City, Philadelphia, PA

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Center City, Philadelphia, PA with prices ranging from $1,100 to $2,700. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $2,700, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 23 houses for rent in Center City, Philadelphia, PA is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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