Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rittenhouse Square Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (66 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia.

property at 126 S 16th St

126 S 16th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102

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property at 1736 Pine St

1736 Pine St

PhiladelphiaPA19103

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property at 1600 Walnut St

1600 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 1415 Locust St

1415 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
property at 2010 Walnut St

2010 Walnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19103
property at 235 S 15th St

235 S 15th St

PhiladelphiaPA19102
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235 S 15th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

235 S 15th St

235 S 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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The Newport
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Newport

1530 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19102
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Waverly Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1934 Waverly StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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2014 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2014 Walnut St

2014 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1430 Lombard St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1430 Lombard St

1434 Lombard StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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412 S 15th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

412 S 15th St

412 S 15th StPhiladelphia, PA 19146
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330 S 17th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 S 17th St

330 S 17th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1600 Walnut Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Walnut Street

1600-1602 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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2017 Spruce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2017 Spruce St

2017 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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1809 Spruce St
Studio Apartments

1809 Spruce St

1809-1811 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 1501 Locust St Residential priced from $1,000. 1612 South St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Rittenhouse Square apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,000
1612 South St#2Studio,1BA$1,200
1613 Pine StStudio 2FStudio,1BA$1,200
The DrakeSHStudio,1BA$1,261
1809 Spruce St4W - StudioStudio,1BA$1,343
AnnexStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Way RittenhouseStudiosStudio,1BA$1,500
One Thousand OneStudio BStudio,1BA$1,579
Park Towne Place ApartmentsBroadStudio,1BA$1,582
The SterlingDesign EAStudio,1BA$1,682

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rittenhouse Square, PA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rittenhouse Square area is the $1.64 price per square foot 1928 Rodman St Model at 1928 Rodman St, Unit C in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Rittenhouse Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Pepper Building starting at $3,257 with a $2.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1928 Rodman St, Unit C1928 Rodman St3BR,2.5BA$1.64
The Pepper Building2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.73
Way Rittenhouse2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
1500 LocustOne Bedroom Executive1BR,1BA$3.17
1513 South St, Unit 21513 South St2BR,1BA$2.43
322 on North BroadStudio E1BStudio ,1BA$2.97
1809 Spruce St4W - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.95
1501 Locust St Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.44
1613 Pine StStudio 1FStudio ,1BA$3.00
1612 South St#2Studio ,1BA$3.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,682.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rittenhouse Square?

The cheapest apartment in Rittenhouse Square is The Drake which is listed at $1,787, while the average apartment in Rittenhouse Square costs $4,125.

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 183 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 $1,463 which is $2,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rittenhouse Square.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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