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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
WHARTON MBA
HOUSING GUIDE
2021
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 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 Midtown Village
11 DATA TABLE ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
Compiled from Wharton student reviews
All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Philadelphia. We asked students to rate their
13 APARTMENT RATINGS apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Wharton students
13 Most Popular
14 Highest Rated
15 Best for Families
16 Best for Amenities
17 Best for Value
Overall Value Management
18 Best for Property Service
19 Best for Pet Owners
21 LANDLORDS
Ratings for landlords and management
companies Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Wharton students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
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Where Wharton students live Who Wharton students live with
50% Rittenhouse Square
45% Alone
25% Fitler Square
25% Spouse/partner
20% Logan Square
30% Roommate
3% Midtown Village
(excluding spouse/
2% Other partner)
9% of Wharton students live with pets
What type of properties What size residences Wharton
Wharton students live in students live in
80% Large property (50+ 20% Studios or efficiences
units)
40% One bedrooms
15% 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
$1,695
Studio
$2,000
1BR
$2,740
2BR
15% 15% 30% 40% $3,840
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
99%
Rent
1%
Own
60% 25% 10% 5%
Walking Public Rideshare 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 25% 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 University City
has quick access to popular transit. comprised of Devil's Pocket and Grays
Ferry.
7 Bella Vista
3 Logan Square 4 Wash Sq West/Midtown 8 Point Breeze
Village
20% of Wharton MBA students 3% of Wharton MBA students
Corporate offices and historic buildings, This is Center City living at its finest.
including City Hall, span across Logan High-rise apartments, restaurants, and
Square. While this neighborhood is a walkability comprise a few of this
corporate hub, its wide streets also neighborhood's top assets. It's a little
attract city events such as the farther from Wharton, but it's a great
Philadelphia Marathon or Fourth of July option for those looking to live east of
concert. Broad St.
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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 2116 CHESTNUT Review by MBA Student THE WELLINGTON
The location is very close to both fast casual and sit- Rittenhouse Square is the center of the action. As
down restaurants as well as shopping and workout someone who has never lived right in a city center
studios. We are a 36-40 minute walk to Huntsman. It's before, I really enjoyed being able to walk to everything,
a little farther from school than 2116, but the SEPTA bus especially Target and the variety of restaurants within
stops right outside the building and runs directly to just a couple of blocks.
Huntsman in under 15 minutes. The downside is that it
is very noisy, and there is a lot of loitering nearby.
However, the building feels very secure.
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 2131 SPRUCE ST
Great area. Close to the river which has a running / Much more of a community, and additional privacy
walking / biking trail, dog parks very close by. Plenty of compared to some of the high-rises in Rittenhouse. The
restaurants, grocery store options ~10 mins north and walk down to Fitler Square and Spruce Street Park is
south. filled with coffee shops and ornate brownstones. Good
for runners because of the connection to the Schuylkill
River Boardwalk.
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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 MBA Student 2121 MARKET STREET Review by MBA Student STERLING APTS
+ Proximity to city centre Mostly corporate area with several fast casual options.
+ Trader's Joe Very close to Whole Foods in Fairmount, Schuykill River
+ Armoury for Pub Trail, and 30th St train station which are a huge bonus.
+ Close to 2401 Get's quiet at night.
+ Close to 30th St Station
+ Trolley (
Midtown Village
A Lively Business District and Restaurant Hub
ABOUT MIDTOWN VILLAGE
Working professionals abound in the heart of
Center City, populating the many restaurants
and cafes during their lunch breaks. Day or
night, Midtown Village is bustling with activity.
It's a bit farther from class for Wharton
students, but if you're looking to live outside of
the Wharton bubble then Midtown Village is a
great option.
Central Location
Plethora of Restaurants and Bars
Center City Busy
MEDIAN RENTS IN MIDTOWN VILLAGE
$1,150 $2,050 $2,700
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MIDTOWN VILLAGE
Review by Local Resident VICTORY CONDOS Review by Local Resident ARTS CONDOS
Best neighborhood in Center City - can't beat the price Honestly, the best part of living in this place is being
for what you get. Amazing location, just a short walk to able to have access to the whole city. Everything is close
Rittenhouse or Old City. Can't beat living in the heart of by and I love it. Broad St is right up the street and close
Center City. to the subway and bus transportation is right out the
door.
10APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $2070+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1830- $2069
•• Average $$ $1590- $1829
• Below average $ < $1590
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1500 Locust Apt 8.0 $$$ •••• ••• ••• ••• •••
1600 Chestnut Apt 8.3 $$ •••• •• •••• • ••
1613 Spruce Street Apt 8.0 $ ••• ••• •••• • •••
1700 Chestnut Apt 8.6 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
1900 Arch Street Apt 8.3 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• •••
1919 Market Apt 8.9 $$$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
1920 Pine Street Condo 7.5 $$$ • • •••• •••• •
2040 Market Apartments Apt 8.4 $$ •• •• ••• ••• ••••
2116 Chestnut Apt 8.0 $$$$ •• ••• • •••• ••
2121 Market Street Apt 7.8 $ ••• •• ••• •• •••
2400 Chestnut Apartments Apt 8.2 $$$ •••• ••• ••• ••• •••
2400 South Apt 8.4 $$$$ •• •• • •••• ••••
AKA University City Apt 8.0 $$$$ ••• •••• •• •• ••••
Arrive University City Apt 8.3 $$$ ••• ••• •••• ••• ••••
Avenir Apt 8.2 $ ••• •••• ••• •• •••
Edgewater Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• ••• •• •• •••
Griffin Center City Apt 8.7 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •••• •••
Icon Apt 8.3 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• •••
Lippincott Mansion Apt 7.7 $ • •• •••• •••• •
Locust on the Park Apt 8.0 $$$ •• ••• •• •• •••
Naval Square Condo 9.8 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
NorthXNorthwest Apt 7.4 $$ ••• ••• ••• •••• •••
Parc Rittenhouse Condo 8.8 $$$ •••• •••• •••• •• ••••
Park Towne Place Premier Apt 7.9 $ •• •••• • •• ••
Rittenhouse Claridge Apt 7.8 $$ •• ••• •• ••• •••
Riverwest Condominiums Condo 6.5 $ • •• ••• •• ••
Sanctuary Lofts Apt 8.0 $ •• • ••• • ••••
Southstar Lofts Apt 8.2 $$ ••• ••• •• •••• ••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 5.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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The Atlantic Condo 9.5 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •• •••
The Beacon Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• ••• •••
The Belgravia Condos Condo 8.8 $$$ ••• ••• •••• •• ••••
The Carlyle Apt 7.5 $ • • •• •• •••
The Chatham Apt 7.5 $ ••• • ••• • ••
The Chestnut Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
The Dorchester Condo 7.5 $$ •• •• • ••• ••••
The Ellington Condo 8.3 $$ •••• •• •••• • •
The Harper Apt 10.0 $$$$ •••• •••• • ••• ••••
The Hutton Condo 7.7 $$$$ • •• •• ••• •
The Irvine Apt 8.8 $$$$ •••• ••• •• ••• •••
The Latham Apt 8.5 $$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
The Lofts at 1835 Arch Street Apt 7.3 $ ••• •• ••• ••• •••
The Murano Condo 9.4 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •• ••
The Pepper Building Apt 7.2 $ ••• ••• • • •
The Point at Rittenhouse Row Apt 7.3 $ •• •• •••• •• ••
The Republic Apt 8.1 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
The Rittenhouse Savoy Condo 7.4 $$$$ •• •• ••• • ••
The Riverloft Apartments Apt 8.1 $$$ •• ••• ••• ••• •••
The Sansom Apt 8.7 $$ •• •• •• •• •
The Sterling Apartments Apt 8.1 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••
The Townhouse Apartments Apt 8.6 $$ ••• • ••• •• •••
The Wanamaker House Condo 7.9 $$$ ••• ••• •• ••• ••
The Warwick Condos Condo 9.1 $$$ ••• •••• •••• ••• ••••
The Wellington Condo 8.1 $$ •• • •• • ••
Van Pelt on the Square Apt 8.0 $ •••• • •••• •• ••••
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.
12MOST 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square
$$$$ 50+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Wharton students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Wharton MBA Student
What Wharton students typically look for: “I would highly recommend 2116 to any incoming student. While
it's a bit pricier than other housing options in the area, I think the
price is totally worth the added security and convenience. There
are a lot of Wharton students in the building which makes it
easy to get Ubers to class in the AM. The building is in great
Excellent location shape and has a very responsive management team."
Reasonably-priced
apartments 2 nd
Solid amenities 1919 MARKET $$$$ 40+
PEOPLE
Logan Square
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“1919 is a great property just north of Rittenhouse Square, with
easy access to Center City. Amenities are top-notch, with a
rooftop pool, outdoor grill area, club room, and outstanding gym
with free classes. Steps from the trolley, it’s 12 minutes door to
door to Wharton, and an easy walk too. It’s certainly one of the
pricier options, but the units are very new and well-appointed."
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
RITTENHOUSE CLARIDGE $$ 30+
$1,700 $2,000 $2,800 $3,800 Rittenhouse Square
PEOPLE
TOP 5
1st 2116 CHESTNUT 50+ PEOPLE
Review by Wharton MBA Student
2nd 1919 MARKET 40+ PEOPLE “I have a great view facing the Rittenhouse Square. Management
and the staffs are very responsible and friendly. It's an old
RITTENHOUSE apartment and perhaps not as fancy as some of the new high
3rd
CLARIDGE 30+ PEOPLE rises, but the friendly atmosphere of the building and the
location is incomparable.”
2040 MARKET
4th
APARTMENTS 20+ PEOPLE
THE WANAMAKER
5th
HOUSE 15+ PEOPLE
13HIGHEST 1 st
THE HARPER
Rittenhouse Square, 112 S 19th St
$$$$ 10.0
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Wharton MBA Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: "The apartments are very new with gas stove tops and electronic
door locks (can enter building and unlock door using phone).
Room sizes aren't as big as other apartments but are well
designed really well with a lot of closet space. Facilities: Really
big gym with half of a basketball court. Dog park is great for
High-end amenities letting pets do their business and playing with other pups. The
garden area is also very large with one large grill. There's also a
Close proximity to work/ swimming pool that's great for lounging (not a lap pool)."
school
Nearby stores/grocery 2 nd
Excellent management NAVAL SQUARE $$$ 9.8
OVERALL
Devil's Pocket, 1 Academy Cir RATING
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“The description says it all. 10 minute bike ride or 25 minute walk
to campus, a large grass field for kids and dogs to run on, a pool,
gym, and vibrant community of young families and couples
makes this - bar none- the best place in Philly for Wharton or
Penn Med/Law students to live in.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 3 rd
$1,800 $2,100 $2,900 $3,900 THE ATLANTIC $$$$ 9.5
OVERALL
Rittenhouse Square, 1401 Spruce St RATING
TOP 5
1st THE HARPER 10.0 OVERALL
RATING
2nd NAVAL SQUARE 9.8 OVERALL
RATING Review by Wharton MBA Student
“The building is phenomenal. The staff are incredibly nice and
helpful. The amenities are incredible in every way. The building is
3rd THE ATLANTIC 9.5 OVERALL
RATING brand new as of a couple years ago, so pretty much everything is
new. Gym is basically an Equinox. Co-working space is really
nice. Rooftop is amazing. Apartment finishes are above any
other rental building I have seen.”
4th 1213 WALNUT 9.2 OVERALL
RATING
THE WARWICK
5th
CONDOS 9.4 OVERALL
RATING
14BEST FOR 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square
$$$$
FAMILIES
Highest-rated properties for families
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
What the best properties for families typically offer: “2116 is amazing. Clean, friendly staff, tons of Wharton students
great gym. Easy walking distance to campus and to Rittenhouse.
Close to everything. Great views. Just amazing.”
Safe and secure properties
2 nd
Outdoor areas THE BEACON $$$$
Rittenhouse Square
Responsive to
maintenance requests
Quiet buildings
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“The Beacon is an underrated Pearl Properties building. Me and
my partner lived in a 1 bedroom + Den (which was a proper
room with a door and closet). We had a lot of space for 2 people
and the Den was so valuable during quarantine because we had
a separate office space. It is a well-managed building with a
small, but great gym (dead lifting equipment available which
made my boyfriend really happy). It is great location for access
to all the restaurants, bars, shopping, and Rittenhouse park."
3 rd
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR NAVAL SQUARE $$$$
Devil's Pocket, 1 Academy Cir
$1,650 $2,050 $2,850 $3,950
TOP 5
1st 2116 CHESTNUT
Review by Wharton MBA Student
2nd
THE BEACON “If you have children or pets but still want to live in the city,
Naval Square should be your choice. Units come with assigned
parking, there's a nice big lawn up front where kids play and dogs
are walked. The concierge receives packages for you. You're
3rd NAVAL SQUARE walking distance to great brunch options. And you're still in the
city.”
4th THE RIVERLOFT APARTMENTS
5th 2400 CHESTNUT APARTMENTS
15BEST FOR 1 st
PRESIDENTIAL CITY APARTMENTS
West Philadelphia, 3900 City Ave
$$$$ 10.0
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Chantee, Wharton MBA Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “For the unconventional who want to live outside of Rittenhouse,
Presidential offers great amenities such as Infinity Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs, Steam Rooms, work out facilities and free
classes, study rooms, and front door attendants.”
Great common spaces
Convenient location 2 nd
1213 WALNUT $$ 9.7
Excellent management Midtown Village
AMENITY
RATING
Newer construction
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“I literally love living in this building! The management is
amazing. I haven't had a single issue with them. The building is
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
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.”
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 2 nd
HAMILTON COURT $$$ 9.7
$2,000 $2,300 3,100 $4,100 University City, 101 S 39th St
AMENITY
RATING
TOP 5
PRESIDENTIAL CITY
1st
APARTMENTS 10.0 AMENITY
RATING
Review by Arwa, University Of Pennsylvania Student
2nd 1213 WALNUT 9.7 AMENITY
RATING
“My friends and I were referred to Hamco from a few current
residents and it has been a great living experience. We have a
three-bedroom apartment and it is plenty spacious and we each
2nd HAMILTON COURT 9.7 AMENITY
RATING have our own good sized bedrooms for our own private space.
The building has a ton of amenities - pool, hot tub, grilling area,
study lounge, nice courtyard & deck. They host events almost
every week with plenty of free food which is great for us college
4th THE ATLANTIC 9.5 AMENITY
RATING students."
5th 1919 MARKET 9.2 AMENITY
RATING
16BEST FOR 1 st
THE ELLINGTON
Rittenhouse Square, 1500 Chestnut St
$ 10.0
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
What top value properties typically offer: “Great building. Very safe with 24hr doorman who knows
everyone. Small gym with just the basics. Property manager can
be a little neurotic but still an amazing place to live. Convenient
to the trolley and bus stops. Hard wood floors throughout.”
Great price-to-space trade
off 2 nd
Good location 1920 PINE STREET $$$ 9.7
VALUE
Rittenhouse Square RATING
Solid amenities and basic
features
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
have to deal with things breaking, non-secure front door, etc.”
3 rd
THE POINT AT RITTENHOUSE ROW 9.6
Rittenhouse Square, 1601 Sansom St
$$ VALUE
RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,500 $1,800 $2,600 $3,600
TOP 5
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“Well located apartment close to all of the buses / trolley /
1st
THE ELLINGTON 10.0 VALUE
RATING subway and regional rail at Suburban Station and City Hall a few
blocks away, tons of restaurants, and lots of gyms (e.g., Rumble
Boxing, Soul Cycle, Bar Method). The apartment itself is nice for
2nd 1920 PINE STREET 9.7 VALUE
RATING
the price, but not super luxurious (carpet, slightly cheap looking
counters, part-time doorman, etc.). If you don't mind the noise
that comes along with living more in the heart of Center City (as
THE POINT AT opposed to further in the 20s / Chestnut + Walnut + Locust)
3rd
RITTENHOUSE ROW 9.6 VALUE
RATING this is a great, convenient spot.”
4th 1600 CHESTNUT 9.4 VALUE
RATING
5th PARC RITTENHOUSE 9.3 VALUE
RATING
17BEST FOR 1 st
THE ATLANTIC
Rittenhouse Square, 1401 Spruce St
$$$$ 10.0
SERVICE
PROPERTY
RATING
SERVICE
Properties with the highest management ratings
Review by Wharton MBA Student
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM “The building is phenomenal. The staff are incredibly nice and
helpful. The amenities are incredible in every way. The building is
What well-managed properties typically offer: brand new as of a couple years ago, so pretty much everything is
new. Gym is basically an Equinox. Co-working space is really
nice. Rooftop is amazing. Apartment finishes are above any
Responsive to other rental building I have seen.”
maintenance requests
Friendly and 2 nd
accommodating staff THE HARPER 9.5
Rittenhouse Square
$$$$ SERVICE
Proactive about building RATING
issues
Seamless leasing process
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“The Harper is the best building I’ve ever lived in hands down.
From the common area to the gym (with basketball court) to
park, no other Philadelphia building can match the amenities.
The rooms are spacious and modern as well.”
3 rd
1213 WALNUT $$ 9.3
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Midtown Village
SERVICE
RATING
$1,700 $2,000 $2,800 $3,800
TOP 5
1st THE ATLANTIC 10.0 SERVICE
RATING
Review by Wharton MBA Student
“I absolutely love living at 1213 Walnut. The facilities are
2nd THE HARPER 9.5 SERVICE
RATING
meticulously maintained, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and
the amenities are beautiful."
3rd 1213 WALNUT 9.3 SERVICE
RATING
4th THE BEACON 9.2 SERVICE
RATING
5th NAVAL SQUARE 9.0 SERVICE
RATING
18BEST FOR 1 st
2116 CHESTNUT
Fitler Square, 2116 Chestnut St
$$$$
PET OWNERS
Highest-rated properties for pet owners
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Review by Wharton MBA Student
See below for an insider's note: “Fantastic for Wharton MBA students. Good amenities, gym not
too crowded, very well-located near Rittenhouse, Schuylkill, and
Wharton. Generally speaking, if you're looking for the best social
experience and are willing to pay, 2116 is the best place to live
(1919 market other competition but on louder Market Street).
Top Dog Parks in Philly Dog run is fantastic on the first floor. Close walk to Rittenhouse /
Schuykill dog park.”
Take Your Fury Friend on a Stroll
People with dogs know how difficult it can be to 2 nd
find a safe, clean, pet-friendly park. We've taken THE RIVERLOFT APARTMENTS $$$$
the liberty of researching and finding the top Fitler Square, 2300 Walnut St
dog parks in Philadelphia for you.
Schuylkill River Park Dog Run:
Located in Fitler Square, this dog park is known
as the fanciest in Philadelphia. It's a synthetic
grass courtyard on the river that has a $14,000 Review by Wharton MBA Student
drinking fountain. “I like our apartment a lot. The location is great, it's plenty of
space, great having 3 bathrooms, and the kitchen is really nice.
Overall SRS is a good, responsive management company."
Seger Park Dog Run:
Seger Park is located in Washington Square 3 rd
West and is well-kept with a fenced-in dog run 2040 MARKET APARTMENTS $$$
Logan Square, 2040 Market St
that takes up nearly 10,000 square feet. It's a
pretty low-key park and all dogs are welcome.
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 Review by Wharton MBA Student
+ free balls and toys. “The apartment is big, modern and very comfortable, and the
building overall is well-maintained and, as of recently, well-
managed (it used to be terrible). Very pet-friendly.”
Columbus Square Dog Park:
This park, situated by 12th and Reed Streets, is
a bit farther from the typical Wharton
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.
19Brownstones
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
A- AIMCO If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
A+ Addison Real Estate
A+ Allan Domb Application process
You will be asked to fill out an application for an
B Alterra Property Group apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
A+ Bozzuto Management ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
B+ Brookfield Asset Management may have to provide alternate information - in the
absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
B+ Campus Apartments etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
B Forest City and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
information to approve you based only on your credit
A Greystar history and income. In the event where there are
issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
B+ Kaiserman Company condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
A+ Korman Communities
A LCOR Inc. After you're approved
A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
A- Michael Singer Real Estate prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
A- PMC Property Group to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
B PRDC Properties is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
B Panco Management moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
A+ Pearl Properties the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
A+ Post Brothers Real Estate full if there are claimed damages to the property or
other charges outstanding.
A+ Red Door Residential
A+ Rittenhouse Management Company What to look out for
Check for additional charges or obligations that could
A SRS Real Estate cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
B- Scully Company
insurance requirements, condo fees, common
A+ Van Pelt on the Square 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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