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Listing description

Tucked into the forty-first floor of one of Rittenhouse Square's most recognized addresses, this one-bedroom residence rewards the curious with something you don't fully expect until you're standing inside it — space, real and generous space, nearly nine hundred square feet of it arranged in an open layout that feels both expansive and immediately livable. The living area breathes. Recessed lighting keeps the ambiance clean and adjustable through the evening hours, and a ceiling fan moves the air with quiet efficiency, while the open floor plan ensures that nothing feels compartmentalized or borrowed from a neighboring room. The kitchen earns its place in the daily rhythm here. Stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, and a full complement of essentials — refrigerator, stove, self-cleaning oven, microwave, dishwasher, and disposal — make the act of cooking feel like a deliberate pleasure rather than a logistical task. Whether it's a weeknight dinner or a slow weekend breakfast, the counter space and layout invite you to actually use the kitchen rather than work around it. The bedroom is where the square footage really settles in. A walk-in closet handles wardrobe storage with room to spare, and the entry-level bedroom configuration makes the overall flow of the apartment intuitive and unhurried. An in-unit washer and dryer rounds out the practical layer of the home, the kind of feature that quietly improves daily life in ways that are easy to underestimate until you have it. Building life at 1500 Locust extends the experience well beyond the front door. A rooftop deck offers some of the most commanding views in the neighborhood, the kind of spot where an evening unwinds naturally. The pool provides a warm-weather retreat without leaving the building. A fitness center, a game room, a clubhouse, and a meeting room give residents genuinely varied reasons to explore the floors above and below. Concierge service and round-the-clock security create a sense of ease that's hard to put a number on, and the gated access, elevator service, and on-site parking garage add practical convenience to the daily rhythm. Pets are welcome here, cats and dogs alike, which means the morning routine can include a neighbor with a leash and a friendly nod in the lobby. Step outside and Rittenhouse Square delivers immediately. The park itself is steps away — a proper urban green space that hosts farmers markets, afternoon walkers, and the kind of spontaneous social life that only a well-loved Philadelphia square can generate. The surrounding blocks are dense with independent cafes, wine bars, and restaurants that range from quiet neighborhood staples to destination dining, old establishments with regulars who've been coming for decades sitting beside newer spots still earning their footing. Grocery runs, pharmacy stops, bookshop detours — nearly everything lands within a comfortable walk. The daily routine here tends to find its own shape. Coffee from a café a block away, an evening on the roof deck, a weekend afternoon in the park, a late dinner somewhere on the corridor that you've been meaning to try. That rhythm, once it takes hold, becomes the thing you look forward to. Pricing and availability subject to change on a daily basis. Photos are of model units. Parking may be available subject to availability and may be an additional fee.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
886 sq ft
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential Lease · Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architectural style
Contemporary, Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Year built
2000

Lot & parking

Garage
2 spaces

Lease terms

Security deposit
$350
Lease term
12–24 months
Available
Aug 14, 2026
Pets
Case By Case Basis,cats Ok,dogs Ok,pet Addendum/Deposit
Furnished
No
Tenant pays
Utilities - All

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2634242
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on market
26 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 12, 2026Listed for sale$2,700

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

Area statistics

School district

The School District Of Philadelphia

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Safety data

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Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

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Data last updated: July 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM EDT

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