
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (67 Rentals)
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1501 Locust St Residential

1529 S Stillman St

The Drake

235 S 15th St

1955 Locust St

Annex

1928 Spruce St

406 S 20th St, Unit 2
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126 S 16th St

Way Rittenhouse

1541 Kater St, Unit 2

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1806-18 Rittenhouse Square

224-30 W Rittenhouse Square

1701-15 Locust St

One Thousand One

222 W Rittenhouse Square
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The Sterling

1726 Pine St

511 S 15th St

322 on North Broad

219-29 S 18th St

Rittenhouse Claridge

1602 Sansom St

1600 Walnut St

1415 Locust St
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1736 Pine St, Unit 2F

2006 Walnut St

1527 Pine St

1430 South St

Jessup House

1818 Pine St

The Muse
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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 | $1,946 | $950 | $4,283 |
Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,784 | $1,350 | $6,215 |
Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,341 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Rittenhouse Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $1,185 | $7,200 |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 | $1,286 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,460 |
Park Towne Place Apartments | Broad | Studio,1BA | $1,482 |
One Thousand One | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,579 |
1612 South St | #5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
The Sterling | Design EB | Studio,1BA | $1,846 |
The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,993 |
The Muse | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.16 price per square foot Residence F - 3 Bedroom Model at The Versailles in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,845. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Pepper Building starting at $3,576 with a $3.31 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 Versailles | Residence F - 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
The Pepper Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.31 |
Touraine | Restored `202 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.18 |
322 on North Broad | One Bedroom A1E1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
1500 Locust | One Bedroom Executive | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
The Atlantic | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
1612 South St | #5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Way Rittenhouse | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.44 |
1606-1608 Locust St | Studio - 2nd Floor | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #60
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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?
The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is The Drake which is listed at $1,538, while the average apartment in Rittenhouse Square costs $4,300.
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 137 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 $1,812 which is $2,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rittenhouse Square.
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