Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (55 Rentals)

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property at 202 S 17th St

202 S 17th St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1420 Locust St

1420 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 1600 Walnut St

1600 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1430 South St

1430 South St

PhiladelphiaPA19146
property at 219 S 18th St

219 S 18th St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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Waverly Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1934 Waverly StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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The Newport
Studio to 2 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
Studio 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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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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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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2020 Locust St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Locust St

2020 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103

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1700 Chestnut
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Chestnut

1700-1706 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2023-25 Locust St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2023-25 Locust St

2023-2025 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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222 W Rittenhouse Sq
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

222 W Rittenhouse Sq

222 W Rittenhouse SqPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1415 Locust LLC
Studio Apartments

1415 Locust LLC

1415 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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313 S 17th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

313 S 17th St

313 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1512 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Walnut St

1512 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Royal Theater
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Royal Theater

1524 South StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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220 South 16th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 South 16th Street

220-224 S 16th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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1700 Walnut Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1700 Walnut Street

1700 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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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 1606-1608 Locust St priced from $950. 1501 Locust St Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Rittenhouse Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1606-1608 Locust StStudio - 2nd FloorStudio,1BA$950
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
The DrakeSFStudio,1BA$1,231
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio,1BA$1,355
1500 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,608
Rittenhouse ClaridgeDaliStudio,1BA$1,719
The Pepper Building1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,726
1612 South St#71BR,1BA$1,750
ICON1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 580 sqft1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA

As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.37 price per square foot Restored `1006 Model at Touraine in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $8,695. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A starting at $2,950 with a $1.51 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.
TouraineRestored `10063BR,2.5BA$3.37
1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.51
529 S 17th St, Unit B529 S 17th St2BR,1BA$1.43
The VersaillesResidence F - 3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.22
The Pepper Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.94
1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. 1 Bed 1 Ba1629 South St1BR,1BA$1.30
1501 Locust St Residential2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.88
1612 South St#71BR,1BA$2.33
Way Rittenhouse1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
1500 LocustStudioStudio ,1BA$3.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #85

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 $1,945.

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 35 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 $632 which is $6,568 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rittenhouse Square.

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