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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
WHARTON MBA
HOUSING GUIDE
2020
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
5 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
6 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
Wharton MBA students
best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
7 Rittenhouse Square best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
8 Fitler Square
Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
9 Logan Square
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10 Graduate Hospital
12 DATA TABLE ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
Compiled from Wharton MBA student
reviews All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from Wharton
MBA students. We asked students to rate their apartments on a
scale of 1-10 across six categories:
16 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Wharton MBA students
16 Most Popular
18 Highest Rated
20 Best for Families
22 Best for Amenities Overall Value Management
24 Best for Value
25 Best for Property Service
26 Best for Pet Owners
28 LANDLORDS
Ratings for landlords and management Amenities Location Safety
companies
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Wharton MBA students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
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Where Wharton MBA students Who Wharton MBA students
live live with
50% Rittenhouse Square
45% Alone
30% Fitler Square
25% Spouse/partner
10% Logan Square
30% Roommate
5% Graduate Hospital
(excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
7% of Wharton MBA students live with pets
3% of Wharton MBA students have children
What type of properties What size residences Wharton
Wharton MBA students live in MBA students live in
70% Large property (50+ 20% Studios
units)
40% One bedrooms
25% Small property (2-9
units) 25% Two bedrooms
5% Mid-size property 15% Three or more
(20-49 units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$1,705
Studio
$1,980
1BR
$2,730
2BR
15% 20% 35% 30% $3,900
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
97%
Rent
3%
Own
50% 30% 10% 10%
Walking Public Ride Share Biking
Transit
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Wharton MBA students
1 Rittenhouse Square 2 Fitler Square Other Neighborhoods
50% of Wharton MBA students 30% of Wharton MBA students Under 5% each
Rittenhouse Square is located in Center Situated right along the Schuylkill River,
City and is home to some of the city's Fitler Square is a quaint neighborhood 5 Fairmount
best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. full of old-school Philadelphia charm. It's
The neighborhood has luxury high-rises part of a larger area more commonly
with beautiful views of the the park and referred to as 'Schuylkill' that's also 6 Chinatown
has quick access to popular transit. comprised of Devil's Pocket and Grays
Ferry.
7 Bella Vista
3 Logan Square 4 Graduate Hosptial 8 Point Breeze
10% of Wharton MBA students 5% of Wharton MBA students
Corporate offices and historic buildings, Single family homes populate Graduate
including City Hall, span across Logan Hospital. An up and coming
Square. While this neighborhood is a neighborhood, Graduate Hospital is a
corporate hub, its wide streets also mix of established institutions and
attract city events such as the trendy newcomers. South Street
Philadelphia Marathon or Fourth of July continues to attract the most action,
concert. accumulating restaurants and bars that
add to this neighborhood's cool vibe.
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Rittenhouse Square
Luxury Properties in the Heart of Center City
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 as well as quick
access to transit.
Amazing Charm
Independent Restaurants
Central Location Higher Prices
Great Public Transit Access
MEDIAN RENTS IN RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
$1,500 $1,900 $2,550
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
Review by MBA Student TOWNHOUSE APTS. Review by MBA Student 1527 SPRUCE ST
Rittenhouse is a fantastic neighborhood to live in as a Rittenhouse Sq is the hub of Wharton social activity, but
Wharton student. Not only are most of your friends and consider where in the neighborhood you are - east side
classmates very nearby, but you can walk to school has more shops/restaurants but is farther from campus,
(20-25 minute walk) as well as to other exciting grocery stores seem to be mostly NW of the square,
neighborhoods. That said, there are plenty of SW is probably the quietest. South side (and anywhere
restaurants and bars close by you may never feel the away from the square) tends to be cheaper, quieter,
need to leave (although you should!!). more residential.
7
Fitler Square
Quaint Neighborhood Full of Philadelphia Charm
ABOUT FITLER SQUARE
Situated right along the Schuylkill River, Fitler
Square is a quaint neighborhood full of
Philadelphia charm. It's part of a larger area
more commonly referred to as 'Schuylkill'
that's also comprised of Devil's Pocket and
Grays Ferry. Renters rave about this area for
the nearby parks and fantastic restaurants.
Great Parks Walkable Quaint
Trader Joe's Prime Location
Public Transit Very Safe
MEDIAN RENTS IN FITLER SQUARE
$1,700 $2,200 $3,050
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT FITLER SQUARE
Review by MBA Student RIVERLOFT APTS. Review by MBA Student 2205 LOMBARD ST
Fitler square is primarily behind Riverloft (which faces I was looking for a more authentic Philly experience
Walnut). You're really in Center City. The Fitler square outside of the heavily commercialized Rittenhouse
neighborhood is amazing for walks with dog, running, Square area. Fitler Square is one of the most charming
hanging out in the park, small cuter-type restaurants, and beautiful neighborhoods in Philly. Amazing location
etc. Probably more attractive to couples, families, and next to a Starbucks, grocery store, bars, and many other
lower-key students. A little bit of a walk (10 minutes) amenities. So happy to be here. Love this neighborhood.
for bar scene, with exception to Pub and Bonners.
8
Logan Square
Luxury High Rises and Corporate Office Buildings in
Center City
ABOUT LOGAN SQUARE
Corporate offices and historic buildings,
including City Hall, span across Logan Square.
While this neighborhood is a corporate hub, its
wide streets also attract city events such as
the Philadelphia Marathon and the Fourth of
July concert.
Great Location
Plenty of Restaurants and Bars Safe
Clean Schuylkill River Trail
Trolley Walkable
MEDIAN RENTS IN LOGAN SQUARE
$1,450 $1,950 $2,750
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT LOGAN SQUARE
Review by Local Resident 2100 PARKWAY APTS. Review by MBA Student 1919 MARKET
Logan Square is top tier and has been ranked the nicest With a lot of Wharton students living in this area, Logan
neighborhood in Philly. You are in walking distance to Square's neighborhood is the best area for me to mingle
two grocery stores (Trader Joe's and Whole Foods) and with my classmates. It feels safe and convenient.
can go anywhere in center city in under 20 minutes
walking. Walking from here to Annenberg takes
approximately 30 minutes. Biking takes 10.
9
Graduate Hospital
Revitalized Neighborhood That's Quickly Becoming a
Hotspot
ABOUT GRADUATE HOSPITAL
Single family homes populate Graduate
Hospital and the neighborhood is seen as a mix
of established institutions and trendy
newcomers. South Street continues to attract
the most action, accumulating restaurants and
bars that add to the cool vibe.
Philly's Best Kept Secret Affordable
Very Walkable Nice People
Lots of Families
MEDIAN RENTS IN GRADUATE HOSPITAL
$1,440 $1,770 $2,500
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT GRADUATE HOSPITAL
Review by MBA Student NAVAL SQUARE Review by MBA Student SANCTUARY LOFTS
The Graduate Hospital area is up and coming and a I love Graduate Hospital -- outside the "Wharton
great spot. It's close enough to Rittenhouse's bubble" it is less than a 10 minute walk from most of the
restaurants but also has it's own set of restaurants. It's Wharton housing downtown, and I love being slightly
full of young professionals, especially medical folks. It's away from the major crowd. It is a fantastic
very family friendly. It's close to the South Street Bridge, neighborhood -- lovely neighbors, good bars and easy
which I feel is a safer/easier bridge to bike/walk across grocery store, with more opening by the minute. It is
to University City. much more comfortable to me than Rittenhouse Square
neighborhood as well, with more affordable housing.
10APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $2190+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $2040- $2189
•• Average $$ $1800- $2039
• Below average $ < $1800
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2115 Spruce Street Apt 7.5 $$$ •• • •• ••• ••
2116 Chestnut Apt 8.2 $$$$ •• ••• ••• •••• ••
222 Rittenhouse Apt 8.6 $$$ •• • •• •• ••
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2400 South Apt 8.2 $$$ •• •• •• •••• ••••
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Locust on the Park Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• •••• •• •• •••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
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One Riverside Condo 10.0 $$$$ •• • •• •• ••
Park Towne Place Premier Apt 7.9 $ •• •••• ••• •• ••
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Riverwest Condominiums Condo 6.7 $ •• •• ••• •• ••
The Atlantic Condo 10.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •• ••••
The Beacon Apt 9.2 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• •••
The Belgravia Condos Condo 8.5 $$ ••• ••• ••• •• ••••
The Carlyle Apt 7.3 $ • •• •• •• •••
The Dorchester Condo 7.8 $$$$ •• •• •• •• ••••
The Ellington Condo 8.3 $$ ••• •• •••• • ••
The Harper Apt 10.0 $$$$ •••• •••• •• ••• ••••
The Hutton Condo 7.5 $$$ • •• ••• •• ••
The Latham Apt 7.6 $ •••• ••• •• •• •••
The Lofts at 1835 Arch Street Apt 8.6 $$ •••• ••• •• •• •••
The Pepper Building Apt 7.9 $$ •••• ••• ••• •• •••
The Republic Apt 5.9 $$$$ • •• •• •• ••
The Rittenhouse Savoy Condo 7.3 $$ •• •• ••• • ••
The Riverloft Apartments Apt 7.8 $$$$ ••• •• • •• ••
The Sterling Apartments Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••
The Wanamaker House Condo 7.7 $$ •• •• ••• ••• ••
The Warwick Condos Condo 9.0 $$ ••• •••• •••• •• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
14MOST 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square
$$$$ 70+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
LIVING IN PHILLY “I love the building. Most of the Wharton community lives there,
and it is easy from a social perspective. The common rooms are
great, we do a lot of events there. I strongly recommend having a
Words of wisdom from a former wooden floor instead of carpet. Overall, great experience!”
WGA President
2 nd
RITTENHOUSE CLARIDGE $$$ 45+
PEOPLE
Tell us about the WGA and your role as President. Rittenhouse Square, 201 S 18th St
“The Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) is a 100% student-run
organization that drives all student activities and initiatives related
to academic, career, and social life at Wharton. WGA advocates on
behalf of the entire Wharton student body, interacts with faculty
and administration, and operates an entirely independent 501(c)3
organization with a $5M+ operating budget. As president, I lead a
team of 30+ students working on behalf of the student. I also set
our strategic goals for the year and spearhead WGA initiatives. I am
super excited to welcome our incoming class!” Review by Wharton MBA Student
“My roommate and I love this building. The rent is awesome for
What do you enjoy most about living in Philly? everything we get. We have an amazing view of Rittenhouse
Square, love the location, management/maintenance is
“I most enjoy how close I live to many of my friends. Most Wharton responsive and nice, and the 2nd floor amenities are great. We
students live in the Rittenhouse neighborhood, so essentially each signed a 1 year lease but are sure that we will be extending!”
of my friends lives within 10 square blocks from me. This makes it
easy to hangout and build strong ties, when we are off campus. I
also love BYO restaurants, and Philly is famous for this!” 3 rd
1919 MARKET $$$$ 35+
PEOPLE
How do you find a roommate? Logan Square
“I have 2 roommates currently and I knew them before school. We
all applied together and got in! If this wasn't the case, I could have
easily found potential roommates at Welcome Weekend or the
admitted students happy hours hosted in each city (NYC, DC, SF
etc.).”
Chanel is from Union, NJ and is a former WGA President at Wharton. Review by Wharton MBA Student
“Modern interior and prime location. The building management
are friendly and very approachable. Love living in the building,
everything is clean and the neighbors are friendly. Close to
supermarket and local restaurants. Public transport is excellent!.”
16HIGHEST 1 st
1213 WALNUT
Midtown Village, 1213 Walnut St
$$$$ 9.6
OVERALL
RATED
RATIING
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
MOVING TO “I literally love living in this building! The management is
amazing. I haven't had a single issue with them. The building is
PHILADELPHIA very well maintained, the staff is super nice, and its a very secure
building. It's a few blocks out of the "Wharton bubble" but
literally right near where everyone goes to go out or have social
Getting adjusted to life in Philly events. There are four bus options right outside and the trolley is
about two blocks away. Wharton students can literally take a
straight shot to class.”
Do you have any suggestions on where incoming students should
think about living?
2 nd
“I would think about how you want to spend your time outside of
ICON $$ 9.5
OVERALL
class. I live near the northeast corner of Rittenhouse Park and I love Rittenhouse Square, 1616 Walnut St RATIING
it. There are tons of popular restaurants, bars, and shops nearby,
though Trader Joe’s and 2401 are a bit far (i.e., more than 10 mins
away). My building is great—I don’t need to pay for a gym or trek
over to Pottruck, there’s a great lounge (with free printing!) and roof
to have people over to, utilities are included so I only pay for rent
and internet, etc. There are several Wharton students in my
building, so I can always carpool to class but not too many that I’m
worried about running into someone every time I leave.”
Review by Anonymous
Can you give us some quick advice about adjusting to school and
Philadelphia? “Amazing apartment building, great staff, quick to respond to
issues, centrally located, a lot of young people in building
(Wharton and professionals). THE BEST ROOF IN PHILLY.”
“I absolutely love Wharton and Philadelphia, but it’s easy to get
overwhelmed. I think it’s important to explore as much as possible
early on because both Wharton and Philly have so much to offer,
but I think the people who are really able to take advantage of being
3 rd
here are the ones that can quickly identify what they want to 1919 MARKET $$ 9.2
OVERALL
prioritize. Things will always come up, but to the best of your ability, Logan Square, 1919 Market St RATIING
understand what you really want to commit to and be honest with
your ability to meet those commitments, for your own sake and the
sake of others.”
What are some of your favorite local spots in Philly?
“I love grocery shopping at Hung Vuong (the Vietnamese
supermarket). It’s inexpensive and there are several good
restaurants nearby. Gran Caffe L’Aquila was the first restaurant I ate
at when I first moved to Philly and is nice for large group special Review by Wharton MBA Student
events.” “The rooftop is a great hosting space and it's cheap to rent. Right
down the street from Trader Joes in one direction, and the Trolley
Stop is on the corner of the other (so it's 15 minutes from my
Cessna is from Arlington, TX, loves yoga, and previously served as WGA door to Huntsman in the morning). Rooms are modern, ample
’19 Cluster 4 President. light, and if you face away from Market it's very very quiet.”
18BEST FOR 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square, 2116 Chestnut St
$$$$
FAMILIES
Highest rated properties by couples and families
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Review by Graduate Student
PARTNERS AND “The apartments are very spacious, bright and provide a lot of
storage room. Great location (close to Center City and 2401),
FAMILIES nice management (especially guards and engineers), fantastic
amenities (gym, party room, grills, hot tub, business center is
perfect to host group meetings).”
Advice from a former Wharton
parent
2 nd
What should incoming students/partners know about moving to 2400 CHESTNUT APARTMENTS $$
Philly with a partner and/or children? Fitler Square, 2400 Chestnut St
“They are welcome! Both at Wharton and in Philadelphia, having a
family has been an incredible experience. Families are always
welcome at Wharton events and Philadelphia is full of opportunities
to explore and create memories. If you have school aged children,
there are great places to live in great school districts, I suggest Fitler
Square.”
What is your favorite family-friendly spot in Philly?
Review by Drexel LeBow Student
“This is actually a really hard question, there are so many fun spots “If you do not have a low budget for a place to stay and are
in Philly. To pick one, I would say the Philadelphia Zoo. It’s right in looking for a safe apartment, building, great amenities and rental
town and our kids love all of the animals and interactive exhibits. A company 2400 Chestnut is for you. It is right in the middle of
season pass is inexpensive and it’s so close you can go for an hour everything 30th street train station, the highway, 13 minute walk
to school and nightlife everywhere. You also get a free gym,
or all day depending on your schedule that day.” cable included and an incredible skyline view of the city or the
Schuylkill river walk, which you are right next to with access from
Do you have any suggestions on where incoming students should the chestnut st bridge.”
think about living?
“If you have a family I highly recommend living in Fitler Square. It’s 3 rd
in the best school district in Center City, is a close walk to campus,
close walk to Rittenhouse Square and 2401, is filled with parks and
NAVAL SQUARE $$$$
great restaurants, and has a great family vibe. If you’re coming in
Devil's Pocket, 1 Academy Cir
single or without kids, then most of Wharton lives in Rittenhouse
Square in the various high rises, the apartments on 17th and Ionic St
are very unique and are close to everything.”
George Dutile lived with his family of four while he studied for his MBA
at Wharton.
Review by Shannon, Graduate Student '14
“Naval Square is amazing. The condo comes with a parking
space, access to gym and outdoor pool access. The location is
very nice with a large green space in front, active management
and dog friendly. It is also very family friendly.”
20BEST FOR 1 st
ARRIVE UNIVERSITY CITY $$$
University City
9.8
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Anonymous
What top amenity properties typically offer: “I chose to live here because I thought it would make everything
about 1L "easier" - and to the extent that a living situation can
make things easier, it has! It's a 4 minute walk to school,
extremely quiet (can't hear my neighbors at all), has a gym, and
parking (for an additional fee - but I've found I really don't need a
Great common spaces car here at all), is clean, and has great mail service. If you're
looking for an easy place to live that has it all, this is the place”
Convenient location
Excellent management
2 nd
Newer construction GRIFFIN CENTER CITY $$$$ 9.7
AMENITY
Midtown Village RATING
TOP 10
ARRIVE UNIVERSITY Review by Wharton MBA Student
1st
CITY 9.8 AMENITY
RATING
“I love it here. Awesome location, high end amenities, incredible
views, and friendly young professional neighbors. While the
Griffin isn't cheap, it's still a much better deal than comparable
2nd GRIFFIN CENTER CITY 9.7 AMENITY
RATING options near Rittenhouse and the Midtown Village neighborhood
has a lot more going on. Highly recommend!”
PRESIDENTIAL CITY
3rd
APARTMENTS 9.6 AMENITY
RATING
3 rd
PRESIDENTIAL CITY APARTMENTS 9.6
$$
4th EDGEWATER 9.5 AMENITY
RATING West Philadelphia
AMENITY
RATING
PARK TOWNE PLACE
4th
PREMIER 9.5 AMENITY
RATING
6th NAVAL SQUARE 9.4 AMENITY
RATING
7th 1919 MARKET 9.3 AMENITY
RATING Review by Chantee, Wharton MBA Student
“For the unconventional who want to live outside of Rittenhouse,
Presidential offers great amenities such as Infinity Swimming
8th 3737 CHESTNUT 9.1 AMENITY
RATING
Pools, Hot Tubs, Steam Rooms, work out facilities and free
classes, study rooms, and front door attendants.”
9th 1700 CHESTNUT 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
FRANKLIN TOWER
9th
RESIDENCES 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
22BEST FOR 1 st
1613 SPRUCE STREET
Rittenhouse Square, 1613 Spruce St
$ 9.6
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Buildings with the Best Bang for Your Buck
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
See below for an insider's note: “The apartment is good value for money. It has good amenities
and is in a pretty good location with the cheapest rent prices I
could find.”
Neighborhood Affordability 2 nd
How rent varies by neighborhood 1920 PINE STREET 9.5
Rittenhouse Square, 1920 Pine St
$$ VALUE
RATING
Renting with roommates in a 3BR is the
cheapest option. Average rent per person for a
3BR is right around $1,300 and can decrease
based on the neighborhood you choose.
To give you a better sense of local
neighborhoods and pricing, here is a
breakdown of what it costs to rent a 1BR: Review by Wharton MBA Student
“Best deal in Rittenhouse on a sq ft/ price basis and great
location - building is old and not recently renovated though, so
Logan Square: have to deal with things breaking, non-secure front door, etc.”
$1,825
3 rd
Rittenhouse Square: 1213 WALNUT $ 9.3
VALUE
$1,790 Midtown Village, 1213 Walnut St RATING
Fitler Square:
$1,700
Graduate Hospital:
$1,570
Review by Wharton MBA Student
Washington Square West: “I love 1213 Walnut. The amenities are amazing and
$1,525 management is extremely involved and receptive. Whenever
there is an issue, they take care of it. They have really thought of
everything here and they work hard to make our experience
University City: better each day. They also do a lot of fun community happy
hours and events! The building is also extremely pet friendly and
$1,250 a lot of tenants have dogs.”
Spruce Hill:
$1,070
Powelton Village:
$1,025
24BEST FOR 1 st
1213 WALNUT
Midtown Village
$$$$ 9.8
SERVICE
PROPERTY
RATING
SERVICE
Properties with the highest management ratings
Review by Wharton MBA Student
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM “I absolutely love living at 1213 Walnut. The facilities are
meticulously maintained, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and
What well-managed properties typically offer: the amenities are beautiful."
Responsive to
maintenance requests 2 nd
317-19 S 20TH STREET $ 9.7
Friendly and Rittenhouse Square
SERVICE
RATING
accommodating staff
Proactive about building
issues
Seamless leasing process
TOP 10 Review by Wharton MBA Student
“Apartment is nice, just old like any brownstone and has some
"old" problems as a result, but management company is very
responsive to any problems.”
1st 1213 WALNUT 9.8 SERVICE
RATING
3 rd
2nd
317-19 S 20TH STREET 9.7 SERVICE
RATING THE ATLANTIC $$$$ 9.6
SERVICE
Rittenhouse Square RATING
3rd THE ATLANTIC 9.6 SERVICE
RATING
4th THE HARPER 9.5 SERVICE
RATING
5th THE BEACON 9.3 SERVICE
RATING
Review by Wharton MBA Student
THE LOFTS AT 1835 “The Atlantic is a beautiful building only a 10-15 min walk from
6th
ARCH STREET 9.1 SERVICE
RATING Rittenhouse Square. It has been open for ~1yr. You are readily
located to the subway/trolley system as well as Midtown village
which has great restaurants and bars. In general the building’s
2400 CHESTNUT residents aren’t students but rather working professionals.”
7th
APARTMENTS 8.9 SERVICE
RATING
8th THE PEPPER BUILDING 9.0 SERVICE
RATING
9th 1600 CHESTNUT 8.7 SERVICE
RATING
10th 1700 CHESTNUT 8.6 SERVICE
RATING
25BEST FOR 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square, 2116 Chestnut St
$$$$
PET OWNERS
Highest-rated properties for pet owners
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
See below for an insider's note: “I've really enjoyed living in 2116 Chestnut - the floor to ceiling
windows that comprise an entire wall of my apartment create
the feeling of floating above the city. I never get tired of watching
the sun set past the Schullykill River, the traffic stream by on the
expressway, the freight and Amtrak trains passing by, etc. - very
Top Dog Parks in Philly relaxing when you need to unwind after a busy week of
recruiting or finals. It's a very spacious studio, with a full kitchen
Take Your Fury Friend on a Stroll area and plenty of closet space. Pets are allowed, and there's
parking but the monthly rate for the garage is steep.”
People with dogs know how difficult it can be to
find a safe, clean, pet-friendly park. We've taken
the liberty of researching and finding the top
2 nd
2115 SPRUCE STREET $$$$
dog parks in Philadelphia for you. Fitler Square, 2115 Spruce St
Schuylkill River Park Dog Run:
Located in Fitler Square, this dog park is known
as the fanciest in Philadelphia. It's a synthetic
grass courtyard on the river that has a $14,000
drinking fountain.
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“I like our apartment a lot. The location is great, it's plenty of
Seger Park Dog Run: space, great having 3 bathrooms, and the kitchen is really nice.
Overall SRS is a good, responsive management company."
Seger Park is located in Washington Square
West and is well-kept with a fenced-in dog run 3 rd
that takes up nearly 10,000 square feet. It's a 2040 MARKET APARTMENTS $$$
pretty low-key park and all dogs are welcome. Logan Square, 2040 Market St
Chester Avenue Dog Park:
Found right near Wharton in University City,
this park runs on a membership basis. When
you sign up, you'll have access to a kiddie pool
+ free balls and toys. Review by Wharton MBA Student
“Apartment is really big for a 1BR 1BA right on Market street and
Columbus Square Dog Park: across the street from Trader Joes. Other apartments this size in
this area go for up to 3k more per month, so this is great value.
Has a balcony but not a super fancy common area, but that was
never an important factor in our search. Gym is small but has
This park, situated by 12th and Reed Streets, is pretty good equipment, most notably a Peloton machine. Also
a bit farther from the typical Wharton super dog friendly!”
neighborhoods but it's well worth the trip. It's a
large fenced-in gravel square with tree stumps
for climbing and picnic tables for owners.
26Brownstones
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT BROWNSTONES
Brownstones are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a brownstone
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Brownstones can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Brownstone listings are typically available ~60 days in advance.
condo units in high-rises.
You can find a brownstone by searching online listings, contacting
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A BROWNSTONE a landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a brownstone search
Most Wharton students opt for larger properties in order to live
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A BROWNSTONE closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said,
there are plenty of wonderful brownstones - be prepared to visit
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about brownstones and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding
A+ 2400 Chestnut Associates THE RENTING PROCESS
B+ SRS Real Estate If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
C Scully Company
A- AIMCO Application process
B+ AMC Delancey You will be asked to fill out an application for an
apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
B Addison Real Estate ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
A- Allan Domb month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
may have to provide alternate information - in the
B Alterra Property Group absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
A- Asset Campus Housing and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
A Bozzuto Management information to approve you based only on your credit
history and income. In the event where there are
C+ Centra Associates issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
A Forest City condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
A- Greystar After you're approved
A- Kaiserman Company A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
A+ Korman Residential Properties months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
A+ LCOR Inc. to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
B+ Michael Singer Real Estate after you give proper notification that you are
moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
C PMC Property Group 30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
A- PRDC Properties the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
full if there are claimed damages to the property or
C Panco Management other charges outstanding.
A- Pearl Properties
A- Post Brothers Real Estate What to look out for
Check for additional charges or obligations that could
A- Reinhold Residential cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
A Rittenhouse Management Company insurance requirements, condo fees, common
A- Turchi Properties electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.
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