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Rittenhouse Square, 271 S 15th St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Cat Friendly
  •  Central A/C
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Online Rent Payment
  •  Parking Nearby
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Walk-in Closets

User Rating

8.1
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23 Reviews

About this Location

Whole Foods Market
10 min via 40 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
PATCO (rail) - 5 min
BSL (metro) - 7 min
Rittenhouse Square
11 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,020+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,180+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,535+
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  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room
  • Lease Terms

    •  Online Rent Payment
  • Living Room

    •  Hardwood Floors
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Nearby
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat Friendly
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
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Overall rating 8.1/10, based on 23 renter reviews Write a review

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6.9
Amenities
8.6
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8.6
Value
7.7
Social
8.1
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The Westbury reviews and highlights

  • Large rooms with big windows
  • Utilities are included which is a nice perk
  • 24 hour person at the front desk
  • There is no gym in the building, but several nearby gyms
  • Most units have beautiful hardwood floors
  • Clean building
  • Building is a bit older
  • Lots of street noise from Howl at the Moon
  • Management company is incredibly responsive
  • Great value
  • Staff is responsive
  • Lots of bars and restaurants nearby
  • Maintenance is very responsive
  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
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Fun center-city location!

Overall a great place to live. Management is so helpful and the apartment is beautiful with tons of charm.

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The Westbury

Fantastic staff at the building, great location, comfortable living spaces

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Cute little apartment

This apartment is amazing because it's one block away from the school that's why I picked it. The rent is high but it's all about location

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Perfect for student living

Very lovely staff. Super old building so a lot of maintenance issues

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The Westbury - 1706

It has been wonderful living in The Westbury! Everyone is very nice and helpful and the apartment is amazing.

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Really close

It's very walkable but quite loud at night

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Eh

It's cheap, and you get what you pay for. Old building, no amenities. If you have to pay $200-$300 more for a different 1 br (or a studio for the same price) that's closer to Rittenhouse, do it. Friends have way better places for the same price or less.

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Great place to live

Awesome penthouse suite - would not live in any other part of the building.

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Good value, great location

Certainly a "no frills" building. There is no gym or any other high end amenities. That said, the apartments are spacious and the building is in a great location. Prices are very reasonable and utilities are included in rent.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 18 Recs

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Lazaro’s Pizzeria & Grill
Monk’s Cafe
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grocery 3 Recs

Whole Foods Market
MOM’s Organic Market
Di Bruno Bros.
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convenience 5 Recs

Walgreens
Convenient Food Mart
Rite Aid
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fitness 32 Recs

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

Rittenhouse Square Park
John F. Collins Park
Seger Park
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coffee 24 Recs

Elixr Coffee Roasters
Max Brenner
Rita’s Italian Ice
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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

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Parking Near The Westbury

No parking is available at The Westbury, but there is parking nearby.
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Rittenhouse Square Reviews

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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
Very close to fun restaurants/bars/shops. Close to the subway as well as the train station (suburban station).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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