
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (55 Rentals)
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1501 Locust St Residential

The Drake

621 S 18th St

1500 Pine

1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. 1 Bed 1 Ba

1436 South St

Way Rittenhouse

126 S 16th St
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235 S 15th St

222 W Rittenhouse Square

1904 Spruce St

1955 Locust St

1538 Pine St

1810 Spruce St

202 S 17th St

511 S 15th St

1420 Locust St

1600 Walnut St
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1430 South St

224 W Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Claridge

220 S 16th St

The Pepper Building

1824 South St

219 S 18th St

417 S 16th 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 | $1,598 | $950 | $2,841 |
Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,300 | $4,795 |
Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $1,750 | $9,950 |
Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,407 | $2,950 | $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 | SF | Studio,1BA | $1,231 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
1500 Locust | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,608 |
Rittenhouse Claridge | Dali | Studio,1BA | $1,719 |
The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,726 |
1612 South St | #7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 580 sqft | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Touraine | Restored `1006 | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.37 |
1928 Rodman St, Unit 1928 Rodman St A | 1928 Rodman St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.51 |
529 S 17th St, Unit B | 529 S 17th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Versailles | Residence F - 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.22 |
The Pepper Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
1629 South St, Unit 1629 South St. 1 Bed 1 Ba | 1629 South St | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1501 Locust St Residential | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
1612 South St | #7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Way Rittenhouse | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
1500 Locust | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #85
Among cities in Pennsylvania 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?
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- 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 $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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