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Rental prices in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 1.59% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,504 to $2,544.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is $2,544.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is around $2,544.
A share of 8% of apartments in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 21% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 25% of Rittenhouse Square's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 26% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 20% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA (26%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA are: 2017 Spruce Street, 1600 Walnut Street, 1510 Pine Street, 2131 South and The Atlantic.
The average rent in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is $2,447.
The price range for a studio apartment in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,195 and $3,155.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,195 and $4,895.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,295 and $7,682.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA is between $1,695 and $9,275.
In Rittenhouse Square 65% of the housing is rented out compared to 35% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 60% of Rittenhouse Square's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 39% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 0.8% are single-family rentals.
Bordered by Chestnut Street to the north, Broad Street to the east, South Street to the south, and 21st Street to the west, the rentals in Rittenhouse Square are adjacent to Center City and west of the Schuylkill River. Here, the narrow streets of Rittenhouse Square and 19th-century architecture are charming, and the laidback attitude of younger renters creates a wonderfully cavalier atmosphere. Families, professionals commuting to Center City and students all rent in Rittenhouse Square.
The Philadelphia School District provides renters with Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School, the Philadelphia Middle School, Masterman Middle School, Bache-Martin Middle School, Robert Morris Middle School and the City High School. Furthermore, the rentals in Rittenhouse Square are also close to Tuttleman Center, Shriners Hospital, Frankford Hospital, Jefferson University Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennslyvania.
Rittenhouse Square rentals feature classic architectural styles, such as Victorian, Georgian and Federal. Specifically, there are brownstone townhouses and single-family houses that are typically three or four stories tall with decorative cornices, wrought-iron balconies, bay windows and intricate moldings. In recent years, modern townhouses and apartment buildings have blended in seamlessly with the historic architecture. New apartments for rent in Rittenhouse Square are often in large complexes with rooftop decks, fitness centers and concierge services. Otherwise, the townhouses for rent in Rittenhouse Square have one to three bedrooms; the houses have one to four bedrooms; and apartment rentals come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The neighborhood features highly walkable streets with well-maintained sidewalks that renters frequently sweep and hose down, further adding to the overall charm.
In total, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA has 13,741 residents, 7,067 women and 6,674 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Rittenhouse Square’s population is 33.
Renting in Rittenhouse Square offers a quiet place to come back to after a long day in the busier, less-residential parts of the city. For instance, Rittenhouse Square rentals are within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and live performances found on 22nd Street, as well as at the Theater of the Living Arts. There are also numerous authentic Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants and pizza places minutes away and sometimes even on the same street as the rowhouses. Meanwhile, the Crane Community Center in Rittenhouse Square is where renters have a gym, conference rooms, and programs for youth and families. The libraries in Rittenhouse Square include Philadelphia City Institute and Albert M. Greenfield Library. In addition to Dilworth Park and Schuylkill Park, Rittenhouse Square is a small, urban park in the middle of the neighborhood where renters have a penned-in dog area. Nearby grocery stores in Rittenhouse Square are Giant, Acme and Trader Joe's.
There is a total of 8,602 households in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 579 have children and 8,023 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,313 family households and 6,289 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Rittenhouse Square is 1.32 people, on average. The median household annual income in Rittenhouse Square equals $99,702, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,014.
Public transportation in Rittenhouse Square is excellent, and most renters do not need a car to travel. To that end, the Southeastern Public Transportation Authority (SEPTA) offers multiple bus routes connecting South Philadelphia to the rest of the city, as well as three subway lines. At the eastern corner of town is Lombard South Station, where renters can take the Broad Street Line (BSL) to Center City and, from there, the Market-Frankford Line (MFL) to the rest of Philadelphia. Alternatively, Rittenhouse Square renters can also take the Port Authority Transit Corporation Line from the station on 15/16th & Locust Street to Lindenwold, NJ. Finally, the rentals in Rittenhouse Square are six miles northeast of Philadelphia International Airport.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 1% of the population in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA have no high school education, 9% went to high-school, and 10% have partially completed college. Moreover, 3% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 35% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 41% hold a Graduate Degree.
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