Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (66 Rentals)

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property at 2010 Walnut St

2010 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 2011 Spruce St

2011 Spruce St

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property at 1524 South St

1524 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 1600 Walnut St

1600 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1500 Locust St

1500 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19102

Philadelphia's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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235 S 15th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

235 S 15th St

235 S 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Waverly Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1934 Waverly StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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The Newport
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Newport

1530 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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2014 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2014 Walnut St

2014 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1430 Lombard St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1430 Lombard St

1434 Lombard StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1613 Pine St
Studio Apartments

1613 Pine St

1613 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2017 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2017 Spruce St

2017 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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412 S 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

412 S 15th St

412 S 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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1600 Walnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Walnut Street

1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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330 S 17th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 S 17th St

330 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103

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1809 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

1809 Spruce St

1809-1811 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103

Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rittenhouse Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 1501 Locust St Residential priced from $1,000. The Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Rittenhouse Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The NewportStudioStudio,1BA$1,135
The DrakeSAStudio,1BA$1,198
1500 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,643
Way Rittenhouse1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,645
1612 South St#51BR,1BA$1,650
Annex1-11BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $1.69 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 529 S 17th St Model at 529 S 17th St, Unit B starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rittenhouse Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.69
529 S 17th St, Unit B529 S 17th St2BR,1BA$1.60
1729 South St, Unit B1729 South St2BR,1BA$1.87
The Pepper Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.98
1501 Locust St Residential2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.90
Way Rittenhouse1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
1535 South St, Unit 31535 South St2BR,1BA$1.56
1612 South St#51BR,1BA$2.54
1736 Pine St, Unit 2F1736 Pine St1BR,1BA$2.76
The NewportStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #86

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

91 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rittenhouse Square Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rittenhouse Square is under $1,725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?

The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is 1501 Locust St Residential which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Rittenhouse Square costs $7,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rittenhouse Square?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Rittenhouse Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rittenhouse Square?

Cheap apartments in Rittenhouse Square have an average cost of $526 which is $6,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rittenhouse Square.

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