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Listing description

Tucked into the fourteenth floor of one of Rittenhouse Square's most recognized addresses, this one-bedroom residence rewards you the moment you step inside. At 747 square feet, the layout breathes with intention — an open floor plan that draws your eye from the entryway straight through to the living space, where natural light settles in and makes itself at home. The kitchen earns its place at the center of daily life here. Upgraded countertops provide a generous, clean surface for morning prep, whether that means slicing fruit before a workday or assembling something more ambitious on a slow Sunday. The full suite of stainless steel appliances — refrigerator, stove, self-cleaning oven, microwave, and dishwasher — means everything you reach for is where you expect it to be. A garbage disposal keeps cleanup effortless, and recessed lighting overhead casts the space in a warm, even glow that makes the kitchen feel like the kind of place you actually want to spend time. The open layout means conversation never has to stop when someone drifts toward the living room — the two spaces exist together, naturally. The bedroom continues the sense of calm that the rest of the apartment establishes. A walk-in closet handles your wardrobe with room to spare, and a ceiling fan keeps air moving through the seasons without fuss. The bathroom is straightforward and well-proportioned, fitting cleanly into the home's overall logic of comfort over clutter. In-unit washer and dryer are included, which in a neighborhood like this — where your time is genuinely your own to spend — matters more than it might seem. No laundry room schedules, no hauling a bag down the hall. You do it on your terms. The building itself reflects the character of the surrounding blocks: polished without being impersonal, full-service without feeling corporate. Concierge and security create a sense of ease the moment you come through the door. The fitness center is steps from your elevator, and the rooftop deck gives you one of the more honest views of the Philadelphia skyline available from a residential address — the kind of place where you end up staying longer than you planned on a clear evening. A pool, a game room, a clubhouse, and a meeting room round out the shared spaces, giving residents more reasons to feel connected to the building and to each other. Parking is available in the on-site garage, a quiet luxury in a neighborhood where street parking is a sport. Rittenhouse Square itself is the neighborhood that Philadelphians who have lived everywhere tend to settle into. The park is the kind of anchor that shapes a daily rhythm — morning walks, afternoon reading, impromptu conversations with people you start to recognize. The blocks surrounding it are layered with the kind of businesses that have earned their place over time: independent coffee shops, wine bars with regular crowds, restaurants that locals return to out of loyalty rather than novelty. It is a neighborhood with a texture that newer developments elsewhere in the city are still trying to replicate. Cats and dogs are welcome here, which fits the spirit of the place. Rittenhouse is a neighborhood built for being outside, and having a pet only deepens that connection to the street-level life that makes this part of Philadelphia feel genuinely livable. Life at 1500 Locust is the kind that tends to hold — the sort of address and neighborhood combination where people extend leases not because moving is inconvenient, but because they simply stop wanting to leave. 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
747 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
Sep 8, 2026
Pets
Case By Case Basis,cats Ok,dogs Ok,pet Addendum/Deposit
Furnished
No
Tenant pays
Utilities - All

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2644048
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on market
5 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 3, 2026Listed for sale$2,166

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

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Philadelphia County crime & safety numbers →

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Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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

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