
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (60 Rentals)
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313 S 18th St

1735 Bainbridge St

626 S 19th St

The Drake

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10

1500 Pine

425 S 15th St, Unit 3R

1701 Spruce St

1910 Pine St
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1701 Locust St

1512 Spruce St, Unit 10

1716 Pine St

1612 South St

1431 Lombard St

204 S 17th St

Way Rittenhouse

Rittenhouse Claridge

1810 Rittenhouse Square

1836 Delancey St
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224 W Rittenhouse Square

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2006 Walnut St

1602 Sansom St

1516 South St, Unit Graduate Hospital (South Street), Unit Graduate Hospital (South Street)

219 S 18th St

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1736 Pine St, Unit 3R, Unit 3R

1736 Pine St

1806 Rittenhouse Square

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1938 South St, Unit C, Unit C

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Waverly Court

1705 Spruce Street

2014 Walnut St

1430 Lombard St

1613 Pine St

412 S 15th St

330 S 17th St

2017 Spruce St

2020 Locust St

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222 Rittenhouse

The Latham At Seventeenth

2023-25 Locust St

1415 Locust LLC

1600 Walnut Street

The Royal Theater

313 S 17th St

1512 Walnut St

1539 S Stillman 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 | $1,812 | $865 | $3,195 |
| Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,200 | $4,495 |
| Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,041 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,153 | $3,239 | $10,000+ |
| 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 $865. The Drake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. 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 | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $865 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 1500 Pine | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1612 South St | #14 | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 1500 Locust | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,601 |
| Way Rittenhouse | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Newport | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 474 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2,094 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 1BD/1.5BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,269 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.74 price per square foot Residence D - 2 Bedroom Model at The Versailles in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $4,572. 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 | $3.74 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Rittenhouse Claridge | Van Gogh | 2BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| The Pepper Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.25 |
| The Muse | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 1612 South St | #14 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 1500 Locust | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
| 1500 Pine | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.35 |
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $4.33 |
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 $2,269.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?
The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is The Drake which is listed at $1,600, 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 34 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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