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Listing description

Tucked into one of Rittenhouse Square's most storied addresses, this studio at 1616 Walnut reveals how thoughtfully 477 square feet can be arranged when the bones of a 1930 building meet an open floor plan designed for actual living. The layout flows without interruption, giving the room a sense of scale that belies the number on the door, and the window treatments frame a slice of one of Philadelphia's most animated streets without letting it overwhelm the calm inside. Your mornings begin in a kitchen outfitted with stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops, and a full suite that includes a dishwasher, ice maker, microwave, self-cleaning oven with range hood, and a refrigerator that holds whatever you picked up at the market two blocks away. There is no trip to a shared laundry floor, because your own washer and dryer are already here, tucked in and ready. The walk-in closet handles what most studios struggle with, and the open floor plan means your furniture decisions feel like choices rather than compromises. Step outside and Rittenhouse Square itself is essentially at the corner — the park, the fountain, the Saturday farmers market, the weekday lunch crowd spilling out of every café and counter-service spot along Walnut and Sansom. The dining corridor stretches in every direction from here, from long-established white-tablecloth institutions to the kind of narrow lunch spots with handwritten menus that regulars treat like a closely held secret. Coffee shops anchor the mornings, wine bars anchor the evenings, and the whole scene is on foot from your front door. Back inside the building, the amenity floors reward the kind of day that starts early and ends late. The fitness center handles the workout you would otherwise commute to a gym for. The roof deck reframes the city — Philly's skyline and the grid of neighborhoods below it become the backdrop for an evening that needs nothing else added to it. A concierge handles the details that would otherwise fragment your attention, and the building's security infrastructure means you leave in the morning without a second thought. There is also a game room and meeting room for the moments when your apartment is the right size for living but you need a larger table for the work or the gathering. A picnic area rounds out the outdoor options for those in-between moments when the roof feels like too much of a destination and the park feels like too far of a walk. The building's garage means a car, if you have one, is sheltered and close. And if you have a cat or a dog, they are welcome here with the appropriate deposit in place, which means the morning walk and the evening scratch behind the ears happen without negotiating with a building that would rather you didn't. What daily life inside this building actually feels like is something closer to having Rittenhouse Square as an extended living room — the park for the afternoon, the neighborhood for every meal you don't cook, the roof for the nights when the city looks best from above, and a well-appointed studio to come home to when you are done with all of it. 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

Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
477 sq ft
Heating
Other
Cooling
Other

Property & construction

Property type
Residential Lease · Unit/Flat/Apartment
Architectural style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, Traditional, Unit/Flat, Other
Year built
1929

Lot & parking

Garage
2 spaces

Lease terms

Security deposit
$350
Lease term
12–24 months
Available
Dec 12, 2026
Pets
Breed Restrictions,case By Case Basis,cats Ok,dogs Ok,number Limit,pet Addendum/Deposit
Furnished
No
Tenant pays
Utilities - All

Listing details

MLS #
PAPH2677192
County
Philadelphia County
School district
The School District Of Philadelphia
Days on NookLocal
4 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Disposal, Range Hood
Interior features
Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Elevator, Flat, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, and 4 more
Laundry
Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
Levels
1
Accessibility
Other
Security
24 hour security, Desk in Lobby, Doorman, Resident Manager

Exterior & construction

Construction
Masonry
Exterior features
BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Play Area, Other, Roof Deck
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Balcony, Patio(s), Roof, Terrace

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Other
Cooling fuel
Other
Hot water
Other
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Parking Garage, Off Street, Other, Attached Garage
Garage type
Underground, Other
Parking features
On-site - Rent
Total spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE
HOA amenities
Bar/Lounge, Club House, Community Center, Concierge, Elevator, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, and 8 more

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 5, 2026Price increased$1,863
Oct 3, 2026Listed for sale$1,848

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 →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Philadelphia County taxes, explained →

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

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Data last updated: October 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM EDT

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