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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Minimum Lease Term
- Oversize or penthouse units
- Resident Lounge
- Short Term Rentals
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-in Closets
About this Location
Di Bruno Bros.
8 min via 2 (bus)
8 min via 2 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
PATCO (rail) - 2 min
BSL (metro) - 7 min
BSL (metro) - 7 min
Rittenhouse Square
8 min walk
8 min walk
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,217+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,376+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,131+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,101+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$7,338+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330-
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Oversize or penthouse units
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Overall rating 3.7/10, based on 48 renter reviews Write a review
9.3
Location
4.1
Amenities
2.8
Management
5.5
Value
5.2
Social
7.4
Safety
The Drake reviews and highlights
- Recently renovated
- Elevators are really quick
- Relatively quiet street
- Convenient amenities, but lacking some of the features of newer luxury buildings
- Great staff and responsive management
- Best value for price in Center City
- Close to Rittenhouse Square
- Nice, but small gym
- Laundry room is great
- Free heat and hot water is great, but the units can run really hot even in the winter
- Units are incredibly clean
- Very safe neighborhood
- Parking can be a challenge
- Lots of bars and restaurants nearby
- Sound-proof walls
- Lots of light on upper floors
- Great apartment building
- Friendly doorman staff
- Nice community feel
- Although the building is old, the interiors are very up-to-date
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I've had a very good experience with The Drake
There are several Wharton students so it provides a mini-community. I think it's relatively good value compared to the surrounding buildings. Although the building itself is old, the inside of the apartments are very up-to-date with gas stoves, dishwashers, air conditioning, etc. I have been very pleased with the maintenance in its timely and effective response to service requests. The amenities in the building are "just okay" - the laundry room is great but the fitness room leaves something to be desired and I think much-advertised Drake Room is creepy. Location could be better, i.e. closer to Rittenhouse, but I think that's part of the reason why this building is more affordable. Overall good experience!
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April 11, 2013
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The Drake is a great value
Best value for price in center city.
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The Neighborhood
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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 and has quick access to popular transit.
Median rents in Rittenhouse Square
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550
Getting around Rittenhouse Square
PATCO (rail)
2 min
BSL
7 min
Suburban Station
13 min
2 (bus)
1 min
27 (bus)
2 min
40 (bus)
7 min
12 (bus)
2 min
Parking Near The Drake
No parking is available at The Drake, but there is parking nearby.
Town Garage
1 min
$260 / month
PARKWAY Pine & Hicks Lot
2 min
$525 / month
Latimer Garage
2 min
$250 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.
Rittenhouse Square Reviews
582 reviews
Walnut street is very safe - there's always people around and it's well lit. The neighborhood includes all of the fun aspects of living in Philadelphia - tons of access to food and bars, nearby grocery stores/markets, access to the parks and the Schuylkill River Trail
Very close to fun restaurants/bars/shops. Close to the subway as well as the train station (suburban station).
Rittenhouse is the safest part of Philly. It's a very "happening" part of town—lots of restaurants and bars on every street. At the same time, it's right next to more residential neighborhoods to walk around in and explore. It's a great place to live relatively close to the law school but with a degree of separation so as not to get trapped in the law school bubble.
The neighborhood is both quiet and lively. There is so much around, but I have never had an issue sleeping or studying because there is too much noise. The broad street line is a 10-15 minute walk away and we are close to shopping, food, the park, and the river trail. Has everything within a 10-15 walk.
This neighborhood has everything I need within walking distance. Shops, grocery stores, parks, the subway and trolley, post office. You name it. It's very safe and extremely quiet, which helps when I'm trying to study. The Rittenhouse Square area is really the best place to live in Philly if you don't mind paying a little more.
I love this neighborhood and knew I wanted to live here when beginning my apartment search. The park is one of my favorite places in the city, and I love being able to easily access all the restaurants and shopping nearby. It's also an easy (~20 minute) walk to Penn Law, and the walking commute has always been a nice and peaceful part of my day.
Spruce Street in particular is great - it's a little south of the square, so is quieter/shielded from a lot of the traffic that the neighborhood gets, but it's not out of the way or far away. There's a Starbucks, a grocery store (Rittenhouse Market), and a few corner stores (Four Seasons and Food & Friends) within a 2-3 minute walk of my apartment.
Spruce Street in particular is great - it's a little south of the square, so is quieter/shielded from a lot of the traffic that the neighborhood gets, but it's not out of the way or far away. There's a Starbucks, a grocery store (Rittenhouse Market), and a few corner stores (Four Seasons and Food & Friends) within a 2-3 minute walk of my apartment.
Love the neighborhood, Rittenhouse Square is beautiful and we are so close to the more commercial areas like Walnut Street while not being in the center of the craziness. Plus we are within walking distance of public transportation including 10 minutes from the 15/16 street PATCO station. I personally think it is one of the best areas of Philly to live in.
Rittenhouse Square has a park in the center surrounded by a bookstores, restaurants, and a public library. It is open to pets and often has open art / food markets on the weekends. It is close to the Broad Street Line and PATCO. There are many families who live in the area. It is affordable compared to other major cities (NYC, DC, Boston), but there are certainly more affordable areas in Philadelphia, simply without the luxury of being so close to Center City.