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Rittenhouse Square, 2020 Walnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Laundry on Every Floor
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool  
  •  Walk-in Closets
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit  

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About this Location

Trader Joe’s
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
12/21/9 (bus) - 1 min
7 (bus) - 2 min
Rittenhouse Square
5 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,795+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,500+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$3,950+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330
  • Bathrooms

    •  Bath Tubs
  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Package Receiving
  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge  
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven
  • Laundry

    •  Laundry on Every Floor
    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit (some units)
  • Lease Terms

    •  Last Month Rent Up Front
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Security Deposit  
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Large Windows
    •  Lots of Sunlight
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage
    •  Parking Nearby
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool  
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Overall rating 8.5/10, based on 196 renter reviews Write a review

9.5
Location
8.0
Amenities
8.7
Management
8.1
Value
7.5
Social
9.3
Safety
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The Wanamaker House reviews and highlights

  • Maintenance is very responsive
  • Parking garage is fairly expensive ($300/month)
  • 21 and 42 buses are steps away
  • The windows are thin and let in a lot of noise
  • Lots of Wharton Students
  • Great gym for cardio, but limited weights
  • Amenities are very good
  • Security is great
  • Does not allow sublets
  • Older kitchen appliances in non-renovated units
  • Gym is good for cardio
  • Doormen are fantastic
  • Nice rooftop deck
  • Easy access to cabs
  • Lots of closet space
  • Great views of the city
  • 2 blocks from Rittenhouse Square
  • Floor to ceiling windows
  • Staff is very friendly
  • Bedrooms are spacious
  • Management company is very responsive and quickly handles maintenance requests
  • Fantastic location
  • Swimming pool is great
  • Great layouts with lots of space
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Would definitely recommend the Wanamaker

Nice building, great location, close to center city and not far from school. Staff are all very nice and service is prompt. Only thing that I wish could been better is the applicant in the unit. They are very old. But it is ok since you won't cook every single day. Get a higher floor, you won't regret for the extra couple hundreds a year you pay.

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Expensive but worth it

A little expensive but overall good. really nice to have a gym in house for no extra cost.

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Good building, but doesn't let you sublet over the summer

Great location with gym and helpful staff. The building does not allow subleasing so if you sign a lease that lasts through the summer between your first and second year, you will likely need to pay the entire rental cost while you are doing your internship (even if the apartment is empty).

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Love this building!

Great building, very popular with Wharton students. Very secure, friendly concierge, great and well maintained facilities (pool, gym). Great location, 2 blocks from Rittenhouse and closer to school. Downsides: strictly no subleasing over summer, bus is often full by the time it gets to 20th.

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Great place.

It is my all time favorite apartment I have ever lived in. The doormen are absolutely wonderful. I love them and they even played a role in our engagement! If we ever move back to Philadelphia, I will absolutely live here.

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Wanamaker is the best combination of value, location, and amenities for UPenn students

Wanamaker is perfectly locationed at the intersection of 20th and Walnut Street. It is easy to jump on the #21 or #42 bus to head to campus. You can also walk tofrom campus in 20 minutes. Wanamaker is located right in the heart of Center City and is a short walk to bars and restaurants. Each year 30-40 Wharton student live in Wanamaker, which means there's a sense of community in the building. There are doormen (all of whom are very nice, experienced, and helpful), a gym, and a swimming pool.

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Very Happy with our 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in the Wanamaker

My fiancee and I have been very happy in our 2-bed, 2-bath apartment in the Wanamaker. The apartment layout is very functional, the building staff is nice and responsive, and the views are great. Honestly the only negative is the fact that the windows are a little thin, so the wind outside can be noisy at times. That said, renewing our lease after one year was a no-brainer.

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Love the Wanamaker!

Good location (located opposite the bus stop), great staff, big rooms, decent gym. Pool is only functional for a limited period during the year. Many Wharton students to share cabs with.

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The Wanamaker House is a great place to live!

Overall, I am very happy with my apartment. It's in a central location, has 24-hr securitydoormen and has a swimming pool and gym. The only annoying thing is that they do not allow subletting and rent is a bit pricey compared to other places.

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Nice apartment for Wharton students

The Wanamaker's Location is very good. Very convenient location for school and center city restaurants and bars. Can take bus #21 or #42 right in front of the building or walk to Huntsman in 25 mins. Also, only 3 blocks away from 2401 student center so very convenient to have group meetings on weekends. However, during peak time (10:15am), buses are too crowded so that drivers skip the bus stop sometimes. But it's usually pretty easy to find 3~4 people to share a cab fare almost any time. There are a lot of restaurants and bars nearby so it's very convenient. The thing is that in September, it's very noisy outside (particularly because of Irish pub). The price is pretty decent--1400ish for a studio and 1800ish for an 1bed which is much cheaper than 1500 Locust, but more expensive than 1930 Chestnut. Taking to account the location and overall amenities, I believe the price is pretty decent. Security and amenities are very good. We have 24hrs doormen (two in the day time and one in the night) who are pretty strict to non-resident people. I feel very safe with security people who know my face and name perfectly. Also, there is a cozy gym for 10~ people and a outdoor pool on the rooftop. I always run into Wharton people in the gym, which could be an advantage or a disadvantage for you.

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The Neighborhood

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dining 23 Recs

Vernick Food & Drink
Cleavers
Shake Shack
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Di Bruno Bros.
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convenience 4 Recs

Rite Aid
7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 33 Recs

Philly Power Yoga
Body Cycle Spinning Studio
Thrive Pilates
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parks 7 Recs

Rittenhouse Square Park
Schuylkill Banks
Schuylkill River Dog Run
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coffee 16 Recs

Capogiro Gelato
Almaz Cafe
La Colombe Coffee
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