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Low-Rise Apartment
Fitler Square, 415 S Van Pelt St | Philadelphia
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

7.9
Great
17 Reviews

About this Location

CVS Pharmacy
4 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
Fitler Square
5 min walk
12/7 (bus) - 2 min
40 (bus) - 1 min

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,500+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,895+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot
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Overall rating 7.9/10, based on 17 renter reviews Write a review

8.5
Location
6.9
Amenities
7.9
Management
7.8
Value
6.7
Social
9.3
Safety
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Great Value

We couldn't beat the price here at Van Pelt on the Square. We pay 2k a month for a 2/1 apt with about 750 sq ft. Management is super responsive and we love having a large shared courtyard. Since it isn't a high rise building there aren't many extra amenities but we do enjoy having all the basics. Washer/dryer, window ac units, bike storage etc.

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  • Family w/ children
  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Van Pelt on the Square

Very secure, with updated interiors. New management thats very responsive to emails and texts. 15-20 minute walk from the hospital and 10 minute walk to Rittenhouse Square. Apartment is small, minimal storage.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Love My Spot

Great and attentive landlord. Beautiful and homey feeling complex. Newly renovated units available.

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  • Roommates
  • 2 beds / 2 baths
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Great location, price and building - terrible property manager

I live in a courtyard brownstone complex which has a great outdoor communal space with BBQs and a seating area. The apartments are a good size with lots of natural light and are in a fantastic location a little south of Rittenhouse (which is much quieter, prettier and residential). The big downside to the apartment is the property manager is terrible and you have to ask him a million times to get anything done. If you can deal with that, its a fantastic place to live and its at least $400-500 cheaper than what classmates pay to live right next to Rittenhouse Square.

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  • Roommates
  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Bad management, but great apartment!

My wife and I love this apartment. It's large and cheap. It has a fireplace. We overlook a courtyard. We have a courtyard, where we hang out and have barbecues. It's a really nice apartment.

The landlord sucks and is unresponsive. I don't trust him at all. But that's the only downside. This is a really great place to live, great location, etc., and value for money.

No amenities, but nice, old, charming building, if you're looking for that kind of thing.

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  • Couple
  • 2 beds / 1 bath
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Terrible Management

Don't live here.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 17 Recs

Lazaro’s Pizzeria & Grill
Spread Bagelry
Honey’s Sit N Eat
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grocery 4 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
MOM’s Organic Market
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convenience 3 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
7-Eleven
Walgreens
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fitness 36 Recs

Philly Power Yoga
City Fitness
Body Cycle Spinning Studio
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parks 9 Recs

Rittenhouse Square Park
Schuylkill River Dog Run
Filter Square
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coffee 27 Recs

Ants Pants Café
Rival Bros.
The Bakeshop on 20th
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About Fitler Square

Situated right along the Schuylkill River, Fitler Square is a quaint neighborhood full of old-school 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...
Quaint
Walkable
Very Safe
Great Parks
Trader Joes
Prime Location
Public Transit
Median rents in Fitler Square
Studio
$
1,750
1 Bedroom
$
2,200
2 Bedroom
$
3,050

Getting around Fitler Square

PATCO (rail)

14 min

7 (bus)

2 min

40 (bus)

1 min

17 (bus)

3 min

21/42/9 (bus)

8 min

Parking at Van Pelt on the Square

Surface Parking Lot

Parking Near Van Pelt on the Square

SP PLUS 2027 Sansom St

8 min
$265 / month

PARK AMERICA Inc. - Sansom & 21st St

9 min
$255 / month

Patriot Parking 2102 Sansom St Parking

9 min
$260 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Fitler Square Reviews

294 reviews
Reviewed by Penn Med Student living at 2423 Manning St
Fitler Square is really cute and homey. It's around a lot of other medical students, so it's a good social area and has an easy commute to school. It's also great if you like running because it's right off the trail on the river. Food is good but a bit homogenous (compared to West Philly especially.
Reviewed by Wharton MBA Student living at Brownstone
Locust and spruce feel a lot safer than market or chestnut at night. Very residential streets with beautiful brownstones. Also close to dog park and the river walkway. About 10min walk from the popular buildings and 25min walk to huntsman
Reviewed by Penn Nursing Student living at The Riverloft Apartments
good place for people new to the city! close to both Penn and a lot of stuff downtown. I never lived in Philly beforehand, and definitely recommend this location
Reviewed by Penn SP2 Student living at Riverwest Condominiums
Love the neighborhood! If you're interested in being close to the center of the city and being able to actively explore Philly (for a not extreme price) it was great! Also was easy to get to my school - University of Pennsylvania. 15-20 mins to get to school by transit; 30 mins walking.

That being said I did notice that most students lived on the side of the school!
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at 250 S 23rd St
The beautiful tree-filled neighborhood is full of families, dogs, and students - it is safe, full of great restaurants, and boasts an equally quick walk to both University City and downtown attractions. The immediate access to the Schuylkill River Trail also can't be beat. While we lack apartment amenities, we love living in a historical brownstone that has charm and character. This is an area where you can live as a student and stay for another 20 years after that.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at 2400 Chestnut Apartments
Great neighborhood, though expensive for Philly. If you're a Penn grad student who wants to be near campus but not on campus, it's ideal for distance from school and the Rittenhouse area. Lots of parks and residents are friendly.
There are residents without housing in the neighborhood. They're good people and new residents should be respectful of them and their belongings.
Reviewed by Penn Resident living at Locust on the Park
The neighborhood is very residential. Not a ton of bars/restaurants which can be annoying if you just want to pick up food after a busy day, but it's right near the park and Skukyhill river trail which is great for exercising and getting outdoors. Close to Trader Joe's and South Street market which is convenient
Reviewed by Penn Med Student living at 2400 Chestnut Apartments
Center City is a fantastic area. I live on the northern side of it, which is the more financial/industrial/apartment building side. I live 2 blocks from a busy Trader Joe's and inches away from tons of great restaurants, corner stores, and shops. It's close to Rittenhouse Square, a swanky square block with a tiny park in the middle, as well as the Schuylkill River trail (great for running and biking) and the Art Museum area. Multiple major bus lines slice through this neighborhood, making it quite easy to get anywhere when you don't want to walk or bike.

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