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1512 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(610) 632-5792
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The Drake

1512 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(610) 632-5792
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • $1,020–$11,531Rent Pricing
  • 280–2,336Square Feet

Rent Specials

Two Months Free!* Inquire for more details, move in by 5/3/25.

Ask Us About Our Specials

About The Drake

In every great city, there is an address that best captures the feel of that city. In Philadelphia that address is The Drake. This elegant 32-story beauty has been restored to its original splendor and is home to stylish Philadelphia apartments and the most spectacular penthouses in the city. Each studio, one and two bedroom apartment, and penthouse offers impressive architectural detail, stylish living spaces and a great location to explore the city.

The Drake is located in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood and 19102 Zip code of Philadelphia, PA. This community is professionally managed by Brookfield Properties Multifamily LLC

Unique Features and Amenities

  • *select apartments
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Balcony/Patio/Terrace*
  • Built-in Desk/Shelving*
  • Central A/C and Heat
  • Elevated Ceilings*
  • Expansive windows*
  • Fireplace*
  • Fireside Lounge
  • Fully-Equipped Kitchen
  • Gas Cooking
  • Hardwood Floors*
  • Historic Adaptive Reuse Community
  • In-Home Washer/Dryer*
  • Linen Closet*
  • Off-Campus
  • Pet Friendly
  • Plank-Style Flooring*
  • Premium Views
  • Reimagined Interiors*
  • Resident storage
  • Smoke-Free Community
  • Some Utilities Included*
  • Walk-in Closet*
  • Wifi In Amenity Spaces

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

The Drake offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,020 and having 280–2,336 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    From $1,286

    Floorplan SF

    Studio, 1 Bath, 328 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,286Available Now1110328

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 1110 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,286

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,286 - $2,189

    From $1,307

    Floorplan SD

    Studio, 1 Bath, 325 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,307Available Now1103325

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 1103 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,307

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,307 - $2,224

    From $1,326

    Floorplan SJ

    Studio, 1 Bath, 370 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,346Available Now0715370
    $1,326 June 30, 20250415370

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,326 - $2,291

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,326 - $2,291

    Unit 0715 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,346

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,326 - $2,291

    Unit 0415 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,326

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,326 - $2,291

    From $1,350

    Floorplan SM

    Studio, 1 Bath, 401 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,380Available Now0704401
    $1,350Available Now0604401
    $1,425 June 4, 20251104401

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,350 - $2,349

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,350 - $2,349

    Unit 0704 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,380

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,350 - $2,349

    Unit 0604 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,350

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,350 - $2,349

    Unit 1104 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,425

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,350 - $2,349

    From $1,375

    Floorplan SL

    Studio, 1 Bath, 381 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,440Available Now1906381
    $1,450Available Now2107381
    $1,380 June 7, 20251107381

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,375 - $2,468

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,380 - $2,468

    Unit 1906 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,440

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,375 - $2,468

    Unit 2107 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,450

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,375 - $2,468

    Unit 1107 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,380

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,375 - $2,468

    From $1,441

    SP Renovation 2

    Studio, 1 Bath, 470 sq ftLargest StudioThis is the largest Studio at this PropertyAvailable May 25

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,441 May 25, 20250103470

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0103 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,441

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,441 - $2,453

    From $1,390

    Floorplan SK

    Studio, 1 Bath, 373 sq ftAvailable Jun 2

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,390 June 2, 20252103373

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2103 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,390

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,390 - $2,143

    From $1,261

    Floorplan SH

    Studio, 1 Bath, 370 sq ftAvailable Jun 9

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,261 June 9, 20250312370

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0312 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,261

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,261 - $1,944

    From $1,437

    Floorplan SN

    Studio, 1 Bath, 402 sq ftAvailable Jun 20

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,437 June 20, 20252314402

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2314 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,437

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,437 - $2,215

    From $1,020

    Floorplan SB

    Studio, 1 Bath, 280 sq ftCheapest StudioThis is the cheapest Studio at this PropertyAvailable Jun 21

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,020 June 21, 20251214280

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 1214 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,020

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,020 - $1,572

  • 1 Bedroom

    From $1,464

    Floorplan 1C

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 468 sq ftCheapest 1 BedroomThis is the cheapest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,469Available Now1011468
    $1,464Available Now0911468

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,464 - $2,500

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,464 - $2,500

    Unit 1011 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,469

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,464 - $2,500

    Unit 0911 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,464

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,464 - $2,500

    From $1,510

    Floorplan 1F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 480 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,590Available Now1705480
    $1,510Available Now0505480
    $1,545 May 7, 20250706480

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,510 - $2,707

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,510 - $2,707

    Unit 1705 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,590

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,510 - $2,707

    Unit 0505 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,510

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,510 - $2,707

    Unit 0706 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,545

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,510 - $2,707

    From $1,533

    Floorplan 1E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 475 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,533Available Now0602475
    $1,543 June 6, 20250802475

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price Range

    • $1,533 - $2,609

    Rent Pricing

    • $1,533 - $2,609

    Unit 0602 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,533

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,533 - $2,609

    Unit 0802 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,543

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,533 - $2,609

    From $1,753

    Floorplan 1W

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 678 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,753Available Now0410678

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0410 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,753

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,753 - $2,984

    From $1,915

    1K Renovation 4

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 534 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,915Available Now1801534

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 1801 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,915

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,915 - $3,259

    From $1,943

    Floorplan 1S

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 640 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,943Available Now2209640

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2209 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,943

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,943 - $3,307

    From $2,871

    1AG Penthouse

    1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 950 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,871Available Now2401950

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2401 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,871

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,871 - $4,885

    From $1,837

    1X Renovation 2

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 712 sq ftAvailable May 31

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,837 May 31, 20250203712

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0203 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,837

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,837 - $2,831

    From $1,653

    Floorplan 1L

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftAvailable Jul 2

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,653 July 2, 20250801540

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0801 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,653

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,653 - $2,814

    From $1,700

    Floorplan 1J

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 530 sq ftAvailable Jul 7

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,700 July 7, 20252102530

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2102 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $1,700

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,700 - $2,893

  • 2 Bedrooms

    From $6,777

    2V Den Penthouse w/ Terrace

    2 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2336 sq ftAvailable Now

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $6,777Available Now27012336

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 2701 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $6,777

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $6,777 - $11,531

    From $2,525

    Floorplan 2F

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 935 sq ftAvailable Jul 6

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    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $2,525 July 6, 20250408935

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fireplace
    • Smoke Free
    • Wi-Fi

    Kitchen

    • Kitchen

    Unit 0408 Rent and Fees

    Price

    • From $2,525

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $2,525 - $3,890
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • Renovated In 1998
  • 285 Units
  • 30 Stories
  • Built in 1930

Lease Terms

  • 12
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Parking Fees & Info

Parking Other

  • Other

Fee & Deposit Info

One-Time Fees

  • $200 Admin Fee
  • $75 Application Fee

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Studio, 1BA - 402 SF

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Maintenance On Site
  • Package Service
  • Property Manager On Site
  • Laundry Facilities

Community Features

  • Lounge

Outdoor Features

  • Gated
  • Patio

Recreation and Fitness

  • Fitness Center

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi Fi
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Walk In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Hardwood Floors
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1512 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
(610) 632-5792
Monday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday12:00 pm–5:00 pm
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

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 The Drake

Where is The Drake located?

The Drake is located at 1512 Spruce St near the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, PA

What is the current rent range at The Drake?

Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at The Drake currently range from $1,020 to $11,531

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for The Drake are
  • Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Sunday 12:00 pm–5:00 pm

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Are there any rent specials?

The current rent special at The Drake is: Two Months Free!* Inquire for more details, move in by 5/3/25..

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The The Drake Apartments are 47.47% cheaper than the average apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area, and 23.03% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,020$2,012-$992-49.3%
    1 Bedroom$1,464$2,927-$1,463-50.0%
    2 Bedroom$2,525$4,436-$1,911-43.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Philadelphia

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$1,020$1,662-$642-38.6%
    1 Bedroom$1,464$2,053-$589-28.7%
    2 Bedroom$2,525$2,571-$46-1.8%

    Methodology: On 04/15/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 523 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Drake (Rittenhouse Square), and 7884 other apartment communities in Philadelphia using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 04/15/2025

  • Transit Friendly 3.2

    Transit Friendly apartments feature a fantastic location and great access to local mass transit.

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.6
28 Renters Reviews
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Showing 1-12 of 28 Reviews

  • Management is terrible and they won't give your deposit back.

    September 21, 2024
    In general, the units themselves are good. However the manager is so incompetent! They don't answer your emails, they won't answer your calls. Are the telephones working?? When you go to the office, they are not helpful. --- I wanted to move to another unit within the Drake and the management office took more that a month to give me the lease to sign. I constantly followed up, but still took a month. When everything was done, the new lease was signed, on the move-in date I went to get the ...
    keys for my new apartment and realized that the new apartment is not ready and it took them two days to prepare the apartment. After the move, I paid the security deposit for the new unit and they said they will mail a check to return my security deposit of the previous unit (thousands of dollars). As of today (almost 60 days after I returned the keys and I provided will all required information), I am still waiting to get my check. This is clearly violating PA landlord-tenant law. ---- Maintenance issues get weeks to get resolved. I need to constantly follow-up on everything. The chute is clogged and it took them weeks to fix it. Some ACs in the hallway (and gym) do not work. I have to ask multiple times to for maintenance to fix small issues in the unit.
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  • MICE/RAT infestation! 08/2024

    August 13, 2024
    The Drake has a very bad mouse/rat infestation problem. Management does nothing about it. it is terrible. They do not respond to emails, the trash chute , elevators never work. I have had a mice problem for MONTHS and nothing is being done about it. Ive been living at the Drake for about 4yr. Just explore your options.
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  • Great leasing team & classic property

    February 9, 2024
    The leasing team at The Drake was incredibly helpful when my wife and I were looking at apartments in Center City. Jasmine, the manager, was compassionate and supportive when unexpected challenges arose from our end; Colleen graciously showed us multiple different units and patiently answered our many questions; and Tyler was friendly and accommodating every time we spoke with him by phone. We were treated with the utmost respect and care by the team at The Drake, and highly recommend them and ...
    the building to any prospective renters.
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  • I had a... (Verified Renter)

    April 3, 2023
    I had a great tour and really loved the building and unit and amenities.
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  • Great experience at... (Verified Renter)

    November 14, 2022
    Great experience at the Drake

    • Property Manager Responded

      November 16, 2022
      Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Love living here.... (Verified Renter)

    September 19, 2022
    Love living here. A few minuses: cell phone reception can be dicey, but on the plus side I suspect that's because of the thick walls, which keep things very quiet. Also, the building's original fire alarm system has false alarms about 3-4 times a year, which can be very disruptive when they happen. Units also have more modern ceiling smoke detectors, which work fine. But the pluses: location, convenience, views, friendliness of staff. A little bit of history isn't for everyone, but I like it.

    • Property Manager Responded

      October 1, 2022
      Hi there, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!
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  • A safe and... (Verified Renter)

    August 16, 2022
    A safe and comfortable, well=located place to live

    • Property Manager Responded

      September 5, 2022
      Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Happy with our... (Verified Renter)

    July 11, 2022
    Happy with our apartment, but common areas of Drake have deteriorated over the years. E.g., how long before filthy wooden patch in south elevator (not to mention disgusting flooring) is replaced? Two more years?

    • Property Manager Responded

      July 12, 2022
      Thank you for your feedback, we will look into this for you.
    Review from Apartments.com

  • The location is... (Verified Renter)

    June 17, 2022
    The location is great and the price is reasonable considering the location. The staff are nice and friendly. The maintenance team resolve any issues in a quick and timely manner. I definitely lucked out finding a place this great.

    • Property Manager Responded

      June 18, 2022
      Hi, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Drake!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • Overall, I love... (Verified Renter)

    May 12, 2022
    Overall, I love it here, only thing that is a challenge is very loud motorcycle noise late at night,early morning,city needs more feedback from the Drake.....to make offenders accountable!

    • Property Manager Responded

      June 1, 2022
      Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • One of the... (Verified Renter)

    May 12, 2022
    One of the best places to live in center city

    • Property Manager Responded

      June 1, 2022
      Hi, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Drake!
    Review from Apartments.com

  • No complaint overall.... (Verified Renter)

    May 12, 2022
    No complaint overall.

    • Property Manager Responded

      June 1, 2022
      We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Franklin Benjamin High School

The School District of Philadelphia
550 North Broad Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (466 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away
2/10

Greenfield Albert M School

The School District of Philadelphia
2200 Chestnut Street
Public School - Grades K-8 (683 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
9/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Drake.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Kimmel Center for Performing Arts
260 South Broad Street
1 minute drive / 0.34 miles away
The Frankling Institute
222 N 20th St
1 minute drive / 0.55 miles away
Free Library of Philadephia
1901 Vine Street
1 minute drive / 0.63 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens
1800 South St
1 minute drive / 0.42 miles away
Target
179 Mifflin St
4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
Shoprite
2301 W Oregon Ave
4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Colleges and Universities

The Art Institute of Philadelphia
1622 Chesnut Street
1 minute drive / 0.14 miles away
Drexel University - Center City Hahnemann Campus
1505 Race Street
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
2 minute drive / 0.67 miles away

Groceries

Acme Markets
309-337 S 5th St
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away
The Fresh Grocer
1501 N Broad St
5 minute drive / 1.98 miles away
Shoprite
2301 W Oregon Ave
4 minute drive / 2.29 miles away

Hospitals

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street
1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
Hahnemann University Hospital
230 North Broad Street
1 minute drive / 0.64 miles away
Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Military Bases

Defense Personnel Support Center
5 minute drive / 2.41 miles away
Philadelphia Naval Busi Center
8 minute drive / 3.99 miles away
Naval Inventory Control Point Philadelphia
15 minute drive / 7.44 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Independence Historical Park
5th & Chestnut
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away
Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away
Jefferson Square Park
3 minute drive / 1.21 miles away

The Drake has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Independence Historical Park, Franklin Square, Jefferson Square Park, Edgar Allen Poe Historical Site, and Bartram Gardens.

Restaurants and Dining

La Colombe Torrefaction
130 S. 19th Street
1 minute drive / 0.13 miles away
Lacroix at the Rittenhouse Hotel
210 West Rittenhouse Square
1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away
Pink Rose Pastry Shop
630 S 4th St
3 minute drive / 1.25 miles away

Shopping Centers

Pietro's Pizza
1714 Walnut St
1 minute drive / 0.02 miles away
The Shops At Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut St
1 minute drive / 0.16 miles away
The 19th Just South of Market Building
23 S 19th St
1 minute drive / 0.2 miles away

The Drake has 5 shopping centers within 0.6 miles.

Transit Stations

15th-16th & Locust St-PATCO Speedline
1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away
19th Street-Route 34
1898 Market St
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away
19th Street-Route 13
1898 Market St
1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Philadelphia Studio Apartments $1,662$455$5,300
Philadelphia 1 Bedroom Apartments $2,053$550$10,000+
Philadelphia 2 Bedroom Apartments $2,571$499$10,000+
Philadelphia 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,807$599$10,000+
Philadelphia 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,860$585$10,000+
Philadelphia 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,839$1,185$10,000+
Philadelphia 6 Bedroom Apartments $2,787$525$5,175

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