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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 15 hrs 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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Cat fee
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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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Location
Amenities
Management
Value
Social
Good building for the price, but fairly old
It is an old building but for the money, you wont find a better value in center city. Beware - the building is not wired for Comcast and therefore has poor cable options.
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Jan. 17, 2013
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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)
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.