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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Controlled Access
- Dog friendly
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Online Rent Payment
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Walk-in Closets
- Washer/Dryer In Unit
About this Location
Whole Foods Market
10 min via 40 (bus)
10 min via 40 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
PATCO (rail) - 5 min
BSL (metro) - 7 min
BSL (metro) - 7 min
Rittenhouse Square
11 min walk
11 min walk
Pricing
updated 1 hr ago
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,191+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,824+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$2,124+
Schedule Appointment At
(215) 267-4346-
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Refrigerator
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Stainless Steel Appliances
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Stove & Oven
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Laundry
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Building Laundry Room
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Washer/Dryer In Unit (some units)
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Ceiling Fans
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Hardwood Floors
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Parking & Transportation
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Bike Storage
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Parking Nearby
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat fee
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Cat friendly
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 24 renter reviews Write a review
8.8
Location
6.0
Amenities
8.9
Management
8.7
Value
7.7
Social
8.4
Safety
The Westbury reviews and highlights
- Large rooms with big windows
- Utilities are included which is a nice perk
- 24 hour person at the front desk
- There is no gym in the building, but several nearby gyms
- Most units have beautiful hardwood floors
- Clean building
- Building is a bit older
- Lots of street noise from Howl at the Moon
- Management company is incredibly responsive
- Great value
- Staff is responsive
- Lots of bars and restaurants nearby
- Maintenance is very responsive
- Friendly staff
- Great location
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Westbury Apt
Very kind and responsive management. I love my apartment because of all the windows and the brand new kitchen. Downsides: no gym in the apartment building, laundry/dryer in the basement
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Jefferson Resident
Sept. 16, 2025
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Pet owner
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Fun center-city location!
Overall a great place to live. Management is so helpful and the apartment is beautiful with tons of charm.
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Reviewed by
Temple Law Student
Oct. 28, 2023
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Couple
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2 beds / 1 bath
10
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The Westbury
Fantastic staff at the building, great location, comfortable living spaces
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Reviewed by
UArts Student
Nov. 10, 2022
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Studio / 1 bath
7
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Cute little apartment
This apartment is amazing because it's one block away from the school that's why I picked it. The rent is high but it's all about location
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UArts Student
Dec. 4, 2021
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Studio / 1 bath
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Perfect for student living
Very lovely staff. Super old building so a lot of maintenance issues
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Reviewed by
UArts Student
Dec. 3, 2021
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Pet owner
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2 beds / 1 bath
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The Westbury - 1706
It has been wonderful living in The Westbury! Everyone is very nice and helpful and the apartment is amazing.
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UArts Student
Dec. 14, 2020
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Pet owner
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2 beds / 1 bath
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Cooper Medical Student
Feb. 10, 2020
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Studio / 1 bath
8
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Really close
It's very walkable but quite loud at night
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Dec. 3, 2018
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Eh
It's cheap, and you get what you pay for. Old building, no amenities. If you have to pay $200-$300 more for a different 1 br (or a studio for the same price) that's closer to Rittenhouse, do it. Friends have way better places for the same price or less.
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Wharton MBA Student
Dec. 23, 2015
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1 bed / 1 bath
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Good value, great location
Certainly a "no frills" building. There is no gym or any other high end amenities. That said, the apartments are spacious and the building is in a great location. Prices are very reasonable and utilities are included in rent.
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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
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1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550
Getting around Rittenhouse Square
PATCO (rail)
5 min
BSL
7 min
13/36 (light rail)
14 min
27 (bus)
1 min
12 (bus)
4 min
40 (bus)
5 min
2 (bus)
2 min
Parking Near The Westbury
No parking is available at The Westbury, but there is parking nearby.
Latimer Garage
2 min
$250 / month
PARKWAY 15th & Spruce (Ave. of the Arts) Garage
2 min
$292 / month
LAZ Locust Street Garage
4 min
$285 / 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.