
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (62 Rentals)
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1501 Locust St Residential

1529 S Stillman St

The Drake

423 S 15th St

1535 Lombard St, Unit 2

1900 Pine St

406 S 20th St, Unit 2

2006 Walnut St
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Annex

126 S 16th St

Way Rittenhouse

226 W Rittenhouse Square

621 S 18th St

235 S 15th St

1701-15 Locust St
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2011 Spruce St

222 W Rittenhouse Square

1726 Pine St

511 S 15th St

202 S 17th St

224-30 W Rittenhouse Square

1420 Locust St

Rittenhouse Claridge

219-29 S 18th St

415 S 19th St

1600 Walnut St
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1415 Locust St

1928 Spruce St

1527 Pine St

1430 South St

2010 Walnut St
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Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rittenhouse Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rittenhouse Square Studio Apartments | $1,771 | $950 | $3,254 |
Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,588 | $1,200 | $6,003 |
Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,217 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,945 | $3,955 | $8,695 |
Rittenhouse Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,200 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1606-1608 Locust St | Studio - 2nd Floor | Studio,1BA | $950 |
1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Drake | SG | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
Way Rittenhouse | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
1612 South St | #5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Westbury | One Bedroom One Bath West 05 | 1BR,1BA | $1,804 |
The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,886 |
1500 Locust | One Bedroom Executive | 1BR,1BA | $2,040 |
ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 581 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,153 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.21 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Pepper Building in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,463. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the Van Gogh Model at Rittenhouse Claridge starting at $3,000 with a $2.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pepper Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.21 |
Rittenhouse Claridge | Van Gogh | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
260 S 16th St, Unit 2F | 260 S 16th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Touraine | Restored `202 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.18 |
1500 Locust | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
1736 Pine St, Unit 2F | 1736 Pine St | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
1612 South St | #5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
Westbury | One Bedroom One Bath West 05 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #90
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,153.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?
The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is Way Rittenhouse which is listed at $1,420, 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 14 regular apartments in Rittenhouse Square that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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