
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (34 Rentals)
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1501 Locust St Residential

1500 Pine

1512 Spruce St

1600 Pine St

The Drake

222 W Rittenhouse Square

1512 Spruce St
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1701 Locust St

224 W Rittenhouse Square

204 S 17th St

226 W Rittenhouse Square

Way Rittenhouse

220 S 16th St

219 S 18th St

Rittenhouse Claridge
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1613 Pine St

412 S 15th St

330 S 17th St

222 W Rittenhouse Sq
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1600 Walnut Street

313 S 17th St

1512 Walnut St

1700 Walnut Street

220 South 16th Street

1828 Spruce St

317-19 South 20th St

1908 Pine 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 | $1,774 | $845 | $2,916 |
| Rittenhouse Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,200 | $5,178 |
| Rittenhouse Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,364 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Rittenhouse Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,249 | $3,239 | $9,308 |
| 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 $845. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1606-1608 Locust St | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 1500 Locust | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,464 |
| 1612 South St | #7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Rittenhouse Claridge | Dali | Studio,1BA | $1,858 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 474 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,984 |
| The Pepper Building | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Touraine | Restored `108 | 1BR,1BA | $2,745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA
As of February 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $3.24 price per square foot Residence B - 3 Bedroom + Den Model at The Versailles in the in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood starting from $5,212. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 2BD/2BA Model at 1501 Locust St Residential starting at $2,790 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Rittenhouse Square 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 B - 3 Bedroom + Den | 3BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| 1501 Locust St Residential | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Touraine | Restored `108 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| The Pepper Building | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| ICON | 1-Bedroom 1.5-Bathroom | 837 sqft | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.52 |
| Delancey Place | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| 1829 Spruce St, Unit 2F | 1829 Spruce St | 2BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| 1500 Locust | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
| Rittenhouse Claridge | Dali | Studio ,1BA | $4.37 |
| The Drake | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $3.41 |
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 $2,745.
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 47 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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