The Drake Apartments in Philadelphia, PA

Q: 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–5:00 pm ,Saturday By Appointment,Sunday By Appointment,

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The Drake

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

Student Housing

Studio–2 Bedrooms
$1,231-$8,324Pricing
328–2,163Square Feet

Rent Specials

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

Ask Us About Our Specials

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.

Unique Features and Amenities

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24-Hour Front Desk
Balcony/Patio/Terrace*
Built-in Desk/Shelving*
Central A/C and Heat
Elevated Ceilings*
Expansive windows*
Fireplace*
Fireside Lounge
Fully-equipped Kitchen
Gas Cooking
Hardwood Floors*
Historic Adaptive Reuse Community
In-Home Washer/Dryer*
Linen Closet*
Off-Campus
Pet Friendly
Plank-Style Flooring*
Premium Views
Reimagined Interiors*
Resident storage
Smoke-Free Community
Some Utilities Included*
Walk-in Closet*
Wifi In Amenity Spaces

See All Amenities

Property Contact Info

Call Us: (610) 632-5792

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Drake offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,258 and having 328–2,163 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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From $1,258
Studio, 1 Bath, 360 sq ft
Available Now
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From $1,258 Available Now SG 360 sq ft
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$1,258 - $1,843
Apartment Model: SGFrom $1,258Studio, 1 Bath, 360 sq ftAvailable Now
SG - Floorplan 1
SG - Floorplan 2
Floorplan SK
From $1,315
Studio, 1 Bath, 373 sq ft
Available Now
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From $1,315 Available Now SK 373 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$1,315 - $1,752
Apartment Model: SKFrom $1,315Studio, 1 Bath, 373 sq ftAvailable Now
SK - Floorplan 1
Floorplan SL
From $1,345
Studio, 1 Bath, 381 sq ft
Available Now
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,345 Available Now SL 381 sq ft
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$1,345 - $2,110
Apartment Model: SLFrom $1,345Studio, 1 Bath, 381 sq ftAvailable Now
SL - Floorplan 1
Floorplan SF
Studio, 1 Bath, 328 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,231 Call for Availability SF 328 sq ft
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$1,231 - $1,833
Apartment Model: SFFrom $1,231Studio, 1 Bath, 328 sq ftUnavailable
SF - Floorplan 1
SG Renovation 4
Studio, 1 Bath, 360 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,558 Call for Availability SG Renovation 4 360 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$1,558 - $2,283
Apartment Model: SG Renovation 4From $1,558Studio, 1 Bath, 360 sq ftUnavailable
SG Renovation 4 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan SJ
Studio, 1 Bath, 370 sq ft
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From $1,281 Call for Availability SJ 370 sq ft
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$1,281 - $1,877
Apartment Model: SJFrom $1,281Studio, 1 Bath, 370 sq ftUnavailable
SJ - Floorplan 1
Floorplan SM
Studio, 1 Bath, 401 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,365 Call for Availability SM 401 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$1,365 - $2,000
Apartment Model: SMFrom $1,365Studio, 1 Bath, 401 sq ftUnavailable
SM - Floorplan 1
SN Renovation 4
Studio, 1 Bath, 402 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,572 Call for Availability SN Renovation 4 402 sq ft
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$1,572 - $2,302
Apartment Model: SN Renovation 4From $1,572Studio, 1 Bath, 402 sq ftUnavailable
SN Renovation 4 - Floorplan 1
SQ Renovation 2
Studio, 1 Bath, 545 sq ft

Largest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this Property
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,563 Call for Availability SQ Renovation 2 545 sq ft
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$1,563 - $2,290
Apartment Model: SQ Renovation 2From $1,563Studio, 1 Bath, 545 sq ftUnavailable
SQ Renovation 2 - Floorplan 1
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1 Bedroom
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From $1,736
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 625 sq ft
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From $1,736 Available Now 1R 625 sq ft
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$1,736 - $2,355
Apartment Model: 1RFrom $1,7361 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 625 sq ftAvailable Now
1R - Floorplan 1
1R - Floorplan 2
Floorplan 1AB
From $1,886
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 755 sq ft
Available Now
Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property
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From $1,886 Available Now 1AB 755 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$1,886 - $2,555
Apartment Model: 1ABFrom $1,8861 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 755 sq ftAvailable Now
1AB - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1H
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ft
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From $1,603 Call for Availability 1H 530 sq ft
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$1,603 - $2,126
Apartment Model: 1HFrom $1,6031 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 530 sq ftUnavailable
1H - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1L
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ft
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From $1,611 Call for Availability 1L 540 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$1,611 - $2,137
Apartment Model: 1LFrom $1,6111 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftUnavailable
1L - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1Q
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 610 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $1,727 Call for Availability 1Q 610 sq ft
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$1,727 - $2,298
Apartment Model: 1QFrom $1,7271 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 610 sq ftUnavailable
1Q - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1S
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 640 sq ft
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From $1,766 Call for Availability 1S 640 sq ft
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$1,766 - $2,343
Apartment Model: 1SFrom $1,7661 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 640 sq ftUnavailable
1S - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1W
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 678 sq ft
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From $1,746 Call for Availability 1W 678 sq ft
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$1,746 - $2,316
Apartment Model: 1WFrom $1,7461 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 678 sq ftUnavailable
1W - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 1Z
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 744 sq ft
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From $1,896 Call for Availability 1Z 744 sq ft
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$1,896 - $2,515
Apartment Model: 1ZFrom $1,8961 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 744 sq ftUnavailable
1Z - Floorplan 1
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From $2,305
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 872 sq ft
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From $2,305 Available Now 2C 872 sq ft
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$2,305 - $3,376
Apartment Model: 2CFrom $2,3052 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 872 sq ftAvailable Now
2C - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 2D
From $2,382
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 890 sq ft
Available Now
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From $2,382 Available Now 2D 890 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$2,382 - $3,629
Apartment Model: 2DFrom $2,3822 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 890 sq ftAvailable Now
2D - Floorplan 1
2D Renovation 4
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 890 sq ft
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft
From $2,712 Call for Availability 2D Renovation 4 890 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$2,712 - $3,973
Apartment Model: 2D Renovation 4From $2,7122 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 890 sq ftUnavailable
2D Renovation 4 - Floorplan 1
Floorplan 2F
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 935 sq ft
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From $2,480 Call for Availability 2F 935 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$2,480 - $3,634
Apartment Model: 2FFrom $2,4802 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 935 sq ftUnavailable
2F - Floorplan 1
2U Den Penthouse w/ Terrace
2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2163 sq ft

Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property
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From $5,682 Call for Availability 2U Den Penthouse w/ Terrace 2163 sq ft
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Model Price Range
$5,682 - $8,324
Apartment Model: 2U Den Penthouse w/ TerraceFrom $5,6822 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 2163 sq ftUnavailable
2U Den Penthouse w/ Terrace - Floorplan 1
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Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,258	Available Now	SG	360 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,315	Available Now	SK	373 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,345	Available Now	SL	381 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,231	Call for Availability	SF	328 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,558	Call for Availability	SG Renovation 4	360 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,281	Call for Availability	SJ	370 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,365	Call for Availability	SM	401 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,572	Call for Availability	SN Renovation 4	402 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,563	Call for Availability	SQ Renovation 2	545 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,736	Available Now	1R	625 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,886	Available Now	1AB	755 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,603	Call for Availability	1H	530 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,611	Call for Availability	1L	540 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,727	Call for Availability	1Q	610 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,766	Call for Availability	1S	640 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,746	Call for Availability	1W	678 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $1,896	Call for Availability	1Z	744 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $2,305	Available Now	2C	872 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $2,382	Available Now	2D	890 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $2,712	Call for Availability	2D Renovation 4	890 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $2,480	Call for Availability	2F	935 sq ft

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft
From $5,682	Call for Availability	2U Den Penthouse w/ Terrace	2163 sq ft

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

285 Units
30 Stories
Built in 1930
Renovated In 1998

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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee$200
Deposit0.00
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$75

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

Fees Not Specified

Restrictions: None

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Cats

Fees Not Specified

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Parking Info and Fees

Other

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

*select apartments
24-Hour Front Desk
Balcony/Patio/Terrace*
Built-in Desk/Shelving*
Central A/C and Heat
Elevated Ceilings*
Expansive windows*
Fireplace*
Fireside Lounge
Fully-equipped Kitchen
Gas Cooking
Hardwood Floors*
Historic Adaptive Reuse Community
In-Home Washer/Dryer*
Linen Closet*
Off-Campus
Pet Friendly
Plank-Style Flooring*
Premium Views
Reimagined Interiors*
Resident storage
Smoke-Free Community
Some Utilities Included*
Walk-in Closet*
Wifi In Amenity Spaces

On-Site Services

Maintenance On Site
Package Service
Property Manager On Site
Laundry Facilities

Community Features

Lounge
Elevator

Outdoor Features

Gated
Patio

Recreation and Fitness

Fitness Center

Interior Features

Balcony
Fireplace
High Speed Internet Access
Air Conditioning
Wi Fi
Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

Dishwasher
Kitchen

Living Area Features

Walk In Closets
Vinyl Flooring
Linen Closet
Hardwood Floors

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Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!

Currently Closed

By Appointment

(610) 632-5792

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–5:00 pm
Saturday	By Appointment
Sunday	By Appointment

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Getting Around

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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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 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Drake currently range from $1,258 to $3,629

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–5:00 pm
Saturday By Appointment
Sunday By Appointment

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 34.97% cheaper than the average apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area, and 13.73% 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 $1,231 $1,678 -$447 -26.6%
1 Bedroom $1,603 $2,371 -$768 -32.4%
2 Bedroom $2,305 $4,263 -$1,958 -45.9%
Rent Comparison to the city of Philadelphia
Floorplan Lowest Price Here City Average Rent Cost Difference %
Studio $1,231 $1,564 -$333 -21.3%
1 Bedroom $1,603 $1,919 -$316 -16.5%
2 Bedroom $2,305 $2,385 -$80 -3.4%
Methodology: On 11/01/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 824 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Drake (Rittenhouse Square), and 10870 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 11/01/2025
Transit Friendly 3.2
Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,231	$1,678	-$447	-26.6%
1 Bedroom	$1,603	$2,371	-$768	-32.4%
2 Bedroom	$2,305	$4,263	-$1,958	-45.9%

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	City Average Rent	Cost Difference	%
Studio	$1,231	$1,564	-$333	-21.3%
1 Bedroom	$1,603	$1,919	-$316	-16.5%
2 Bedroom	$2,305	$2,385	-$80	-3.4%

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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

School data provided by GreatSchools.

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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

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

The Drake has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Philadelphia Studio Apartments	$1,564	$502	$5,300
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,919	$500	$6,100
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments	$2,385	$499	$10,000+
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,813	$599	$10,000+
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,820	$585	$9,354
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments	$2,664	$650	$4,500
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments	$3,648	$1,850	$4,950

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