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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Cat friendly
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Laundry on Every Floor
- Parking Garage
- Resident Lounge
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Swimming Pool
- Walk-in Closets
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Trader Joe’s
8 min walk
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
12/21/9 (bus) - 1 min
7 (bus) - 2 min
7 (bus) - 2 min
Rittenhouse Square
5 min walk
5 min walk
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,725+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,300+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,950+
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths
$3,490+
4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths
$5,690+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330-
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Laundry on Every Floor
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Lease Terms
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Large Windows
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Lots of Sunlight
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Garage
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Cat friendly
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Overall rating 8.5/10, based on 193 renter reviews Write a review
9.5
Location
7.8
Amenities
8.5
Management
8.2
Value
7.5
Social
9.2
Safety
The Wanamaker House reviews and highlights
- Maintenance is very responsive
- Parking garage is fairly expensive ($300/month)
- 21 and 42 buses are steps away
- The windows are thin and let in a lot of noise
- Lots of Wharton Students
- Great gym for cardio, but limited weights
- Amenities are very good
- Security is great
- Does not allow sublets
- Older kitchen appliances in non-renovated units
- Gym is good for cardio
- Doormen are fantastic
- Nice rooftop deck
- Easy access to cabs
- Lots of closet space
- Great views of the city
- 2 blocks from Rittenhouse Square
- Floor to ceiling windows
- Staff is very friendly
- Bedrooms are spacious
- Management company is very responsive and quickly handles maintenance requests
- Fantastic location
- Swimming pool is great
- Great layouts with lots of space
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Wanamaker - Great location and value
The centrally located Wanamaker is a haven for many Wharton students. The apartment sizes are generous and the building offers a full suite of amenities from a rooftop pool and gym to a built in parking garage. Since this is a condo building, each unit may have slightly different finishes and appliances, so it is important to view the unit before signing a lease. All in all, the doormen are very pleasant, the location is unbeatable and the Wanamaker offers up some of the best value in the Rittenhouse Square Center City neighborhood.
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April 11, 2013
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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.
Median rents in Rittenhouse Square
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550
Getting around Rittenhouse Square
22nd St Trolley Station
8 min
21/42/9 (bus)
1 min
7 (bus)
2 min
17 (bus)
4 min
125/31/44 (bus)
7 min
Parking at The Wanamaker House
Parking Garage
Parking Near The Wanamaker House
SP PLUS 2027 Sansom St
2 min
$265 / month
PARK AMERICA Inc. - Sansom & 21st St
2 min
$255 / month
Patriot Parking 2102 Sansom St Parking
2 min
$260 / 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
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.
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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