Living in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Philadelphia dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,200/month — roughly 10% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 6 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,400 - $2,900/month and three-bedrooms $3,000 - $3,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Philadelphia areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, around the middle in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, parks, dining tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see University City.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 19th Street as the nearest rail stop, Rittenhouse Square as nearby green space and Rittenhouse Market as the nearest supermarket around the Rittenhouse Square reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Rittenhouse Square costs $2,000 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,400 - $2,900/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,000 - $3,500/month.

Is Rittenhouse Square safe for expats?

Rittenhouse Square has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia center?

The commute from Rittenhouse Square to Philadelphia city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Rittenhouse Square like to live in?

Philadelphia's most prestigious address. Beautiful park, fine dining, and upscale shopping. In our data it is tagged as upscale, parks, dining.