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- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Building Laundry Room
- Cat friendly
- Dog friendly
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Parking Nearby
- Stainless Steel Appliances
About this Location
Trader Joe’s
9 min via 7 (bus)
9 min via 7 (bus)
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
restaurants nearby
21/42/9 (bus) - 3 min
7 (bus) - 2 min
7 (bus) - 2 min
Rittenhouse Square
5 min walk
5 min walk
Pricing
Studio, 1 Bath
$1,475+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,775+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$1,995+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,600+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,675+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330-
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Living Room
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Air Conditioning
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Hardwood Floors
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High Ceilings
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Parking & Transportation
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Parking Nearby
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Pet Terms & Amenities
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Cat friendly
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24-Hour Front Desk
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Sports & Fitness
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Fitness Center
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Overall rating 8.8/10, based on 73 renter reviews Write a review
9.9
Location
5.0
Amenities
7.8
Management
8.7
Value
7.2
Social
9.3
Safety
The Carlyle reviews and highlights
- Management can be slow to respond to maintenance issues
- Our unit is fantastic
- The heater can be difficult to control during the winter
- Basic gym with a few treadmills and ellipticals
- Plenty of closet space
- Wonderful views of the city
- Very secure building
- Appliances in some units are old
- My roommate and I love our unit
- Some units have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and renovated kitchens
- Lots of water leaks and general pipe problems
- Great lighting
- Excellent location that is close to Rittenhouse Square and Trader Joe's
- Old world charm
- Doormen are really friendly and helpful
- Building is very old
- Great value for the space and location
- Semi-frequent water shutdowns and power outages
- Spacious rooms with great views
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The building is old and run down
The building is very run down. Water gets shut down on a monthly basis due to emergency leaks and maintenance. The fire alarm goes off from time to time in the middle of the night. The heater doesn't always properly work, making for some very cold nights. One of our walls even fell in because of water damage. Building management responds to concerns quickly, but there are so many things that we need to have fixed.
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We are sorry for any inconveniences you experienced while living at The Carlyle. Ownership is investing a lot of money into the building to improve mechanicals and plumbing, aesthetics and service. This includes major plumbing upgrades, boiler replacement, brand new hallways and unit updates. All of these projects are being done to improve the residents' living experience.
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April 11, 2013
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Nice place to live
Great location and lots of character. The higher floors have wonderful views of the city. Only complaint is they occasionally turn off the water to do repairs.
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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)
11 min
10/34 (light rail)
11 min
21/42/9 (bus)
3 min
7 (bus)
2 min
12 (bus)
1 min
17 (bus)
3 min
Parking Near The Carlyle
No parking is available at The Carlyle, but there is parking nearby.
SP PLUS 2027 Sansom St
4 min
$265 / month
PARK AMERICA Inc. - Sansom & 21st St
5 min
$255 / month
Patriot Parking 2102 Sansom St Parking
5 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.
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.
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