The Drake Apartments

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1512 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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The Drake

1512 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(610) 632-5792

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Studio–3 Bedrooms
$1,020-$3,239Pricing
328–1,355Square Feet

Rent Specials

2 Months Free!~~Enjoy Two Months Free! * Must move-in by November 15th, 12-month lease term. Inquire for more details.

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About The Drake

In every great city, there is an address that best captures the feel of that city. In Philadelphia that address is The Drake. This elegant 32-story beauty has been restored to its original splendor and is home to stylish Philadelphia apartments and the most spectacular penthouses in the city. Each studio, one and two bedroom apartment, and penthouse offers impressive architectural detail, stylish living spaces and a great location to explore the city.

The Drake is located in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood and 19102 Zip code of Philadelphia, PA.

Property Contact Info

Call Us: (610) 632-5792

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Drake offers Studio to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,286 and having 328–1,355 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

Studio
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
3 Bedrooms

STUDIO

From $1,286

Studio, 1 Bath, 328-402 sq ft

Available Now

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Photos	View Details
$1,425	Available Now	0903	373			View Details Below
$1,370	Available Now	0907	381			View Details Below
$1,300	Available Now	0914	360			View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,020 - $2,300

Current Available Pricing

$1,300 - $1,425

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Unit 0903 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,425

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,020 - $2,300

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Unit 0907 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,370

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,020 - $2,300

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Unit 0914 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,300

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,020 - $2,300

Unit: 0903 - Image 1

Unit: 0907 - Image 1

Unit: 0914 - Image 1

1 BEDROOM 1 BATH

From $1,568

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 449-776 sq ft

Available Now

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Photos	View Details
$1,700	Available Now	0206	744			View Details Below
$1,578	Available Now	0406	480			View Details Below
$1,750	Available Now	0805	609			View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,452 - $2,084

Current Available Pricing

$1,578 - $1,750

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Unit 0206 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,700

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,452 - $2,084

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Unit 0406 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,578

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,452 - $2,084

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Unit 0805 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$1,750

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$1,452 - $2,084

Unit: 0206 - Image 1

Unit: 0406 - Image 1

Unit: 0805 - Image 1

1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH

1 Bed, 1.5 Baths

Availability Details

Availability Date	Unit
Call for Availability	1 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

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2 BEDROOM 2 BATH

From $2,400

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 872-935 sq ft

Available Now

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Photos	View Details
$2,426	Available Now	1008	935			View Details Below
$2,400	Available Now	1510	890			View Details Below
$2,524	Available Now	1609	890			View Details Below

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,296 - $2,594

Current Available Pricing

$2,400 - $2,524

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Unit 1008 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$2,426

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,296 - $2,594

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Unit 1510 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$2,400

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,296 - $2,594

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Unit 1609 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$2,524

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,296 - $2,594

Unit: 1008 - Image 1

Unit: 1510 - Image 1

Unit: 1609 - Image 1

2 BEDROOM 1 BATH

From $2,416

2 Beds, 1 Bath, 960 sq ft

Available Feb 18

Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Property Map	Photos
$2,416	February 18, 2026	2301	960

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

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Unit 2301 Rent and Fees

Unit Price

$2,416

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price Range

$2,346 - $2,416

Unit: 2301 - Image 1

2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH

2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 843 sq ft

Availability Details

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
$2,731	Call for Availability	2 BEDROOM 2.5 BATH	843 sq ft

Model Amenities and Features

Features

Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen

Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator

Model Rent and Fees

Model Price

$2,731

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3 Bedrooms
3 BEDROOM 2 BATH
3 Beds, 2 Baths
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Availability Details
Availability Date Unit
Call for Availability 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
3 BEDROOM 3 BATH
3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1355 sq ft
Model Gallery
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
$3,239 Call for Availability 3 BEDROOM 3 BATH 1355 sq ft
Model Amenities and Features
Features
Air Conditioning
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Model Rent and Fees
Model Price
$3,239

Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

289 Units
32 Stories
Built in 1929
Renovated In 1998

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Lease Terms

12 Months
Short Term Lease Options

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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$200
Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$50

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$250
Pet DepositiCharged per Pet$250

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

Under New Management

On-Site Services

Maintenance On Site
Package Service
Property Manager On Site
Concierge
Laundry Facilities

Community Features

Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Elevator

Outdoor Features

Picnic Area

Recreation and Fitness

Fitness Center

Interior Features

High Speed Internet Access
Heating
Air Conditioning
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Amenities

Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Ice Maker
Kitchen

Living Area Features

Walk In Closets
Carpet
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Hours and Contact Info

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Currently Closed

By Appointment

Monday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Drake

Where is The Drake located?

The Drake is located at 1512 Spruce St near the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, PA

What is the current rent range at The Drake?

Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments at The Drake currently range from $1,286 to $2,594

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for The Drake are
Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at The Drake is: 2 Months Free!~~Enjoy Two Months Free! * Must move-in by November 15th, 12-month lease term. Inquire for more details..

Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Good Value3.6

The The Drake Apartments are 40.03% cheaper than the average apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area, and 12.95% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

Rent Comparison to the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,020	$1,728	-$708	-41.0%
1 Bedroom	$1,452	$2,538	-$1,086	-42.8%
2 Bedroom	$2,296	$4,170	-$1,874	-44.9%
3 Bedroom	$3,239	$4,724	-$1,485	-31.4%

Rent Comparison to the city of Philadelphia

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,020	$1,560	-$540	-34.6%
1 Bedroom	$1,452	$1,950	-$498	-25.5%
2 Bedroom	$2,296	$2,396	-$100	-4.2%
3 Bedroom	$3,239	$2,878	+$361	12.5%

Methodology: On 02/01/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 890 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Drake (Rittenhouse Square), and 12277 other apartment communities in Philadelphia using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

Rent Pricing Data as of 02/01/2026

Transit Friendly 3.2
Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.6

29 Renters Reviews

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STAY AWAY
September 12, 2025
Reasons you should NOT live at the Drake: - Expect no hot water in the showers for prolonged periods of time with no remediation. - Your utility bill will go up by $200 in the winter and stay that way for 5 months. - Your apartment will not be adequately heated though you paid $200. - Mice and roaches everywhere. - Water shutoffs. - Slow moving maintenance teams and work to be completed over and over because it wasn’t done right the first time. - Dirty laundry rooms and malfunctioning ...
machines. - Broken elevators. - Unresponsive and rude management. Expect no one to solve issues in a timely manner. Most egregiously, in the days before my lease officially ended, they cleaned out my apartment of items that were still in there, and are still not able to find some of them. The responses to these reviews are pure fluff. Don’t expect anything to be done. This has probably been the worst rental experience of my life. If I can advise anyone to stay away - I hope this reaches you.
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Management is terrible and they won't give your deposit back.
September 21, 2024
In general, the units themselves are good. However the manager is so incompetent! They don't answer your emails, they won't answer your calls. Are the telephones working?? When you go to the office, they are not helpful. --- I wanted to move to another unit within the Drake and the management office took more that a month to give me the lease to sign. I constantly followed up, but still took a month. When everything was done, the new lease was signed, on the move-in date I went to get the ...
keys for my new apartment and realized that the new apartment is not ready and it took them two days to prepare the apartment. After the move, I paid the security deposit for the new unit and they said they will mail a check to return my security deposit of the previous unit (thousands of dollars). As of today (almost 60 days after I returned the keys and I provided will all required information), I am still waiting to get my check. This is clearly violating PA landlord-tenant law. ---- Maintenance issues get weeks to get resolved. I need to constantly follow-up on everything. The chute is clogged and it took them weeks to fix it. Some ACs in the hallway (and gym) do not work. I have to ask multiple times to for maintenance to fix small issues in the unit.
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MICE/RAT infestation! 08/2024
August 13, 2024
The Drake has a very bad mouse/rat infestation problem. Management does nothing about it. it is terrible. They do not respond to emails, the trash chute , elevators never work. I have had a mice problem for MONTHS and nothing is being done about it. Ive been living at the Drake for about 4yr. Just explore your options.
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Great leasing team & classic property
February 9, 2024
The leasing team at The Drake was incredibly helpful when my wife and I were looking at apartments in Center City. Jasmine, the manager, was compassionate and supportive when unexpected challenges arose from our end; Colleen graciously showed us multiple different units and patiently answered our many questions; and Tyler was friendly and accommodating every time we spoke with him by phone. We were treated with the utmost respect and care by the team at The Drake, and highly recommend them and ...
the building to any prospective renters.
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I had a... (Verified Renter)
April 3, 2023
I had a great tour and really loved the building and unit and amenities.
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Great experience at... (Verified Renter)
November 14, 2022
Great experience at the Drake
- Property Manager Responded
  November 16, 2022
  Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Love living here.... (Verified Renter)
September 19, 2022
Love living here. A few minuses: cell phone reception can be dicey, but on the plus side I suspect that's because of the thick walls, which keep things very quiet. Also, the building's original fire alarm system has false alarms about 3-4 times a year, which can be very disruptive when they happen. Units also have more modern ceiling smoke detectors, which work fine. But the pluses: location, convenience, views, friendliness of staff. A little bit of history isn't for everyone, but I like it.
- Property Manager Responded
  October 1, 2022
  Hi there, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!
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A safe and... (Verified Renter)
August 16, 2022
A safe and comfortable, well=located place to live
- Property Manager Responded
  September 5, 2022
  Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Happy with our... (Verified Renter)
July 11, 2022
Happy with our apartment, but common areas of Drake have deteriorated over the years. E.g., how long before filthy wooden patch in south elevator (not to mention disgusting flooring) is replaced? Two more years?
- Property Manager Responded
  July 12, 2022
  Thank you for your feedback, we will look into this for you.
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The location is... (Verified Renter)
June 17, 2022
The location is great and the price is reasonable considering the location. The staff are nice and friendly. The maintenance team resolve any issues in a quick and timely manner. I definitely lucked out finding a place this great.
- Property Manager Responded
  June 18, 2022
  Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Drake!
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Overall, I love... (Verified Renter)
May 12, 2022
Overall, I love it here, only thing that is a challenge is very loud motorcycle noise late at night,early morning,city needs more feedback from the Drake.....to make offenders accountable!
- Property Manager Responded
  June 1, 2022
  Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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One of the... (Verified Renter)
May 12, 2022
One of the best places to live in center city
- Property Manager Responded
  June 1, 2022
  Hi, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Drake!
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Nearby Schools

Franklin Benjamin High School

The School District of Philadelphia

550 North Broad Street

Public School - Grades 9-12 (466 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Greenfield Albert M School

The School District of Philadelphia

2200 Chestnut Street

Public School - Grades K-8 (683 Students)

In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Drake.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kimmel Center for Performing Arts

260 South Broad Street

1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away

The Frankling Institute

222 N 20th St

1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away

Free Library of Philadephia

1901 Vine Street

1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

1800 South St

1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away

Target

179 Mifflin St

4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away

Shoprite

2301 W Oregon Ave

4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Colleges and Universities

The Art Institute of Philadelphia

1622 Chesnut Street

1 minute drive / 0.14 miles away

Moore College of Art & Design

1916 Race St

1 minute drive / 0.49 miles away

Drexel University - Center City Hahnemann Campus

1505 Race Street

1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Groceries

Acme Markets

309-337 S 5th St

3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

The Fresh Grocer

1501 N Broad St

5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away

Shoprite

2301 W Oregon Ave

4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Hospitals

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 South 11th Street

1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away

Hahnemann University Hospital

230 North Broad Street

1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away

Wills Eye Hospital

840 Walnut Street

2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Military Bases

Defense Personnel Support Center

5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away

Philadelphia Naval Busi Center

8 minute drive / 3.99 miles away

Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia

15 minute drive / 7.44 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Independence Historical Park

5th & Chestnut

1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

Franklin Square

200 N 6th St

3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away

Jefferson Square Park

3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

The Drake has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Independence Historical Park, Franklin Square, Jefferson Square Park, Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site, and Bartram Gardens.

Restaurants and Dining

La Colombe Torrefaction

130 S. 19th Street

1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away

Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel

210 West Rittenhouse Square

1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

Pink Rose Pastry Shop

630 S 4th St

3 minute drive / 1.25 miles away

Shopping Centers

Pietro's Pizza

1714 Walnut St

1 minute drive / 0.02 miles away

The Shops At Liberty Place

1625 Chestnut St

1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away

The 19th Just South of Market Building

23 S 19th St

1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

The Drake has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

15th-16th & Locust St-PATCO Speedline

1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

19th Street-Route 10

1898 Market St

1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

19th Street-Route 11

1898 Market St

1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

Nearby Neighborhoods

Rittenhouse Square

Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $995

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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments from $1,050

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Center City

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $647

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Philadelphia Studio Apartments	$1,560	$500	$4,400
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,950	$500	$7,803
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,396	$499	$10,000+
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,878	$599	$10,000+
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,962	$670	$10,000+
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments	$2,829	$1,009	$5,700
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments	$3,220	$600	$4,950

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