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Top Amenities
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- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Laundry on Every Floor
- Oversize or penthouse units
- Private Balconies
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Surface Parking Lot
- Swimming Pool
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Di Bruno Bros.
11 min walk
11 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
Rittenhouse Square
6 min walk
6 min walk
BSL (metro) - 3 min
PATCO (rail) - 3 min
PATCO (rail) - 3 min
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,495+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,675+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,175+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,900+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,500+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330-
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Basic Cable Included
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Electricity Included
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Heat Included
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Water Included
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Kitchen
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Dishwasher
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Garbage Disposal
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Microwave
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Laundry on Every Floor
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Washer/Dryer In Unit (some units)
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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Parking & Transportation
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Surface Parking Lot
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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Security & Maintenance
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Swimming Pool
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Unique Unit Types
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Oversize or penthouse units
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Private Balconies
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Overall rating 8.7/10, based on 26 renter reviews Write a review
8.8
Location
8.6
Amenities
8.7
Management
8.9
Value
8.2
Social
9.3
Safety
Academy House reviews and highlights
- Concierge desk and doormen are very helpful
- Utilities are included
- Great value
- Most apartments have a balcony
- Safe, clean, quiet, and in a great location
- Security is always great
- Building is mostly working singles and retirees
- Coin-operated washer-dryer on every other floor
- Some landlords allow sublets
- Lots of light
- Great building and centrally located
- Slightly older building
- Small gym, indoor pool and a hot tub
- Lots of students and residents from Jefferson Medical
- Near lots of great restaurants on 13th street and Rittenhouse Square
- Convenient access to the 21/42 bus
- Some units have washer and dryers in unit
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Amazing Value, but lacks some higher end amenities
Can't beat the space you get for the price. Location is great. Building is on the older side and doesn't have the ammenities of some of the newer buildings.
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April 11, 2013
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Allan Domb not always quick to repair appliances
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We are sorry if you experienced a slower than expected appliance repair. We have a highly trained property management team that is constantly improving; we pride ourselves on providing the best customer service possible and hope that in the future we exceed your expectations.
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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
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1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550
Getting around Rittenhouse Square
BSL
3 min
PATCO (rail)
3 min
Suburban Station
11 min
MFL
8 min
27 (bus)
2 min
12 (bus)
2 min
Parking at Academy House
Surface Parking Lot
Parking Near Academy House
Latimer Garage
1 min
$250 / month
PARKWAY 15th & Spruce (Ave. of the Arts) Garage
1 min
$292 / month
PARKWAY Bellevue Garage
2 min
$360 / 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.