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Rittenhouse Square, 1529-33 Walnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

9.2
Excellent
30 Reviews

About this Location

Di Bruno Bros.
7 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
MFL (metro) - 7 min
PATCO (rail) - 3 min
Rittenhouse Square
4 min walk

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,350+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,650+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,500+
Schedule Appointment At
(215) 568-1195

  • Bathrooms

    •  Double Sinks

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
    •  Smoke-Free Community

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Package Receiving

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Theater Room

  • Included

    •  Sewage Included
    •  Trash/Recycling Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Gas Range
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Luxury Cabinets
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Security Deposit  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Large Windows
    •  Wall-to-Wall Carpets

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Nearby

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 9.2/10, based on 30 renter reviews Write a review

9.2
Location
8.7
Amenities
9.2
Management
8.5
Value
8.2
Social
9.4
Safety
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Great spot just outside the Wharton bubble

Would recommend this building due to its great value for the price you pay and the modern apartments and amenities with a good amount of square footage. The property management company Pearl is fantastic to deal with, and they hire great people to work the 24/7 concierge. It's still within the Rittenhouse area but isn't typically crowded with other Wharton students which makes it a great place to escape to.

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Nice people and nice units but some drawbacks

Nice people and nice units but too expensive, given the lack of views and noise from the street

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Rittenhouse/ Center City

I love my apartment building! I live in a 1 bedroom, den with a partner. Rent amounts to $1300 per person. It is in a great location for food and city spots. It is a 12 minute bus from the law school and the bus stop is immediately outside the front doors of my lobby. The management is great, gym is nice, and views/ floor plan ideal! The one downside is it is pricey if you are living in a 1 bedroom or studio as one person.

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Great

Nicely renovated building with reasonable price. My unit has amazing floor to ceiling windows. Pearl Properties is great - responsive, throws a lot of free events, etc.

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The Beacon

Great, newer building. Nice common spaces and gym. Walls are a little thin. Units can be dark depending on which side of building.

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Safe and comfortable

I feel very safe in the building -- it is a small entrance with someone at the front desk 24/7. They almost never let someone up without having them sign in or calling the tenant they are going to see. Packages are secure. Management and all staff are lovely and very responsive. I have had zero issues. No pests (haven't seen one bug or anything). Clean, modern apartment.

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Perfect

Love living at the Beacon. Incredible and super responsive landlord. Units are wonderful. Super convenient to class (steps from the bus stop) and to evening activities.

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Amazing property

The Beacon is an amazing property. It’s the best location (16th and Walnut, also right at a bus stop), and many other Wharton students are in the building. Also, the amenity space and the terrace is incredible - we have friends meet us for a drink on the terrace all the time.

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Great experience

The area can be noisy if you're on one of the lower floors, but the rental experience was great.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 24 Recs

Cleavers
Snap Custom Pizza - Center City
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grocery 2 Recs

Di Bruno Bros.
MOM’s Organic Market
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convenience 3 Recs

Walgreens
Wawa
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 31 Recs

Philly Personal Training
Flywheel Sports
The Sporting Club at the Bellevue
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parks 5 Recs

Rittenhouse Square Park
Dilworth Park
John F. Collins Park
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coffee 21 Recs

Elixr Coffee Roasters
Federal Donuts
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About Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is located in Center City and is home to some of the city's best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The neighborhood has luxury high-rises with beautiful views of the the park and has quick access to popular transit.
Pricey
Amazing Charm
Extremely Safe
Central Location
Great Social Scene
Great Coffee Shops
Lots of Wharton Students
Median rents in Rittenhouse Square
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550

Getting around Rittenhouse Square

MFL

7 min

PATCO (rail)

3 min

BSL

5 min

Suburban Station

7 min

21/9 (bus)

1 min

27/32 (bus)

5 min

Parking Near The Beacon

No parking is available at The Beacon, but there is parking nearby.

SP PLUS Parking System

2 min
$297 / month

15th & Walnut Garage - Valet

3 min
$301 / month

Patriot Parking Racquet Club

3 min
$390 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Rittenhouse Square Reviews

582 reviews
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at Robin Apartments - studio
Walnut street is very safe - there's always people around and it's well lit. The neighborhood includes all of the fun aspects of living in Philadelphia - tons of access to food and bars, nearby grocery stores/markets, access to the parks and the Schuylkill River Trail
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at 1600 Walnut Street
Very close to fun restaurants/bars/shops. Close to the subway as well as the train station (suburban station).
Reviewed by Penn Law Student living at The Dorchester
Rittenhouse is the safest part of Philly. It's a very "happening" part of town—lots of restaurants and bars on every street. At the same time, it's right next to more residential neighborhoods to walk around in and explore. It's a great place to live relatively close to the law school but with a degree of separation so as not to get trapped in the law school bubble.
Reviewed by Temple Law Student living at N/A
The neighborhood is both quiet and lively. There is so much around, but I have never had an issue sleeping or studying because there is too much noise. The broad street line is a 10-15 minute walk away and we are close to shopping, food, the park, and the river trail. Has everything within a 10-15 walk.
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at AQ Rittenhouse
This neighborhood has everything I need within walking distance. Shops, grocery stores, parks, the subway and trolley, post office. You name it. It's very safe and extremely quiet, which helps when I'm trying to study. The Rittenhouse Square area is really the best place to live in Philly if you don't mind paying a little more.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at 2043 Spruce Street
I love this neighborhood and knew I wanted to live here when beginning my apartment search. The park is one of my favorite places in the city, and I love being able to easily access all the restaurants and shopping nearby. It's also an easy (~20 minute) walk to Penn Law, and the walking commute has always been a nice and peaceful part of my day.

Spruce Street in particular is great - it's a little south of the square, so is quieter/shielded from a lot of the traffic that the neighborhood gets, but it's not out of the way or far away. There's a Starbucks, a grocery store (Rittenhouse Market), and a few corner stores (Four Seasons and Food & Friends) within a 2-3 minute walk of my apartment.
Reviewed by Cooper Medical Student living at The Wellington
Love the neighborhood, Rittenhouse Square is beautiful and we are so close to the more commercial areas like Walnut Street while not being in the center of the craziness. Plus we are within walking distance of public transportation including 10 minutes from the 15/16 street PATCO station. I personally think it is one of the best areas of Philly to live in.
Reviewed by Cooper Medical Student living at 1612 Pine St
Rittenhouse Square has a park in the center surrounded by a bookstores, restaurants, and a public library. It is open to pets and often has open art / food markets on the weekends. It is close to the Broad Street Line and PATCO. There are many families who live in the area. It is affordable compared to other major cities (NYC, DC, Boston), but there are certainly more affordable areas in Philadelphia, simply without the luxury of being so close to Center City.

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