
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (61 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia.


626 S 19th St

1725 Spruce St

The Drake

1814 Spruce St

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2006 Walnut St, Unit 6

224 W Rittenhouse Square, Unit 1515b

1701 Spruce St

1506 Naudain St

309 S 16th St
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Way Rittenhouse

1701 Locust St

1431 Lombard St

1538 Pine St

1715 South St

204 S 17th St

1830 South St

345 S Hicks St

257 S 20th St

1612 South St
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224 W Rittenhouse Square

1527 South St

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219 S 18th St

1420 Locust St

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1736 Pine St, Unit 3R

224 W Rittenhouse Sq, Unit 903-- 1 bedroom

1736 Pine St

Waverly Court

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The Newport

1705 Spruce Street

2014 Walnut St

1430 Lombard St

1613 Pine St

330 S 17th St

2017 Spruce St

412 S 15th St

1612 Pine St

2016 Locust St
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2020 Locust St

1700 Chestnut

126 S 16th St

The Latham At Seventeenth

2023-25 Locust St

222 Rittenhouse

1415 Locust LLC

1600 Walnut Street

The Royal Theater

313 S 17th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittenhouse Square Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $865 | $2,495 |
| Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,350 | $4,085 |
| Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,074 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,232 | $3,239 | $8,023 |
| Rittenhouse Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 61 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 $1,010. The Newport has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Rittenhouse Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| The Newport | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 309 S 16th St | Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| Way Rittenhouse | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,510 |
| 1500 Pine | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 474 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,844 |
| 1500 Locust | One Bedroom Executive Large | 1BR,1BA | $2,124 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 1BD/1.5BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.16 price per square foot Residence D - 2 Bedroom Model at The Versailles in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 1501 Locust St Residential starting at $2,700 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Center City 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Versailles | Residence D - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Rittenhouse Claridge | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 1500 Locust | One Bedroom Executive Large | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 1938 South St, Unit C | 1938 South St | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Way Rittenhouse | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 309 S 16th St | Renovated Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.26 |
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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?
The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is Way Rittenhouse which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Rittenhouse Square costs $6,500.
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 11 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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