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1518 Waverly St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA|Rittenhouse Square
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Property Overview
Located in a highly walkable area with nearby public transit, 1518 Waverly St #1 sits close to extensive parks, dining, mixed-use spaces, gyms, wellness centers, and farmers markets. It also stands out for strong local school proximity and ranks at the top for value per square foot compared with nearby properties.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Eco living
Wellness
Amenities for 1518 Waverly St #1, Rittenhouse Square
Apartment Amenities
| Central Air | High Ceilings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Exterior Type: Combination | Four Floors |
Other
| Architecture Style: Colonial |
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About 1518 Waverly St #1
Sweet deal!
This listing is 21% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Rittenhouse Square.
Property Status: Active Quaint - Cozy - Spacious- Original - Authentic - Spacious Terrific first floor 2 bedroom -1 bath apartment (that can be used as home/office) - Circa 1800 but with all up to the minute upgrades. High ceilings -random width red pine floors -generous closet space - very large private patio. Bus stop out your front door with direct route to University City as well as a few blocks from the Broad Street subway line and restaurants, markets, parks and theatres. Office Phone: (215) 985-4855 Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1518 Waverly St #1 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 3580 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.6 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.7 miles from public transportation
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $775 more than the median rent in this area
Address details
| Neighborhood | Rittenhouse Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 19146 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Rittenhouse Square
2-bedroom apartments at 1518 Waverly St #1 cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,750 |
| December 2024 | $1,751 |
| January 2025 | $1,763 |
| February 2025 | $1,790 |
| March 2025 | $1,773 |
| April 2025 | $1,782 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,802 |
| July 2025 | $1,810 |
| August 2025 | $1,796 |
| September 2025 | $1,783 |
| October 2025 | $1,747 |
| November 2025 | $1,714 |
| December 2025 | $1,700 |
| January 2026 | $1,698 |
| February 2026 | $1,700 |
| March 2026 | $1,727 |
| April 2026 | $1,750 |
| May 2026 | $1,751 |
| June 2026 | $1,748 |
| July 2026 | $1,716 |
| August 2026 | $1,702 |
| September 2026 | $1,699 |
| October 2026 | $1,696 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,632 |
| December 2024 | $2,642 |
| January 2025 | $2,596 |
| February 2025 | $2,533 |
| March 2025 | $2,486 |
| April 2025 | $2,872 |
| May 2025 | $3,029 |
| June 2025 | $3,015 |
| July 2025 | $3,120 |
| August 2025 | $3,263 |
| September 2025 | $3,320 |
| October 2025 | $3,233 |
| November 2025 | $3,042 |
| December 2025 | $2,878 |
| January 2026 | $2,772 |
| February 2026 | $2,784 |
| March 2026 | $2,844 |
| April 2026 | $2,731 |
| May 2026 | $2,573 |
| June 2026 | $2,701 |
| July 2026 | $2,786 |
| August 2026 | $2,802 |
| September 2026 | $2,858 |
| October 2026 | $3,313 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1518 Waverly St #1
Albert M. Greenfield School
2200 chestnut st
philadelphia, PA, 19103
K-8Public
B+
Acelero Learning - Marshall Street Center
949 north marshall st
philadelphia, PA, 19123
PKPublic
Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center
900 w jefferson st
philadelphia, PA, 19122
PKPublic
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
K-11Public
C
Mosaic Early Learning - KCNA Center
525 clinton st
camden, NJ, 8103
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia, PA
Getting around Philadelphia near 1518 Waverly St #1
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1518 Waverly St #1, Philadelphia
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
10/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
10/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk
Explore the area around 1518 Waverly St #1
S & B Spruce Market
1523 Spruce St
Great Scot Supermarket
1733 Spruce St
2400 Market VII General LP
1608 Walnut St
Great Scot Market
1824 Spruce St
Nunez Grocery
1544 Christian St
Dress Right Tailor
1420 Locust St
Henry A Davidsen
1701 Spruce St
Suitsupply
1601 Locust St
Eugene's Tailor Shop
242 S 17th St
Jus Tees
1212 South St
Rival Brothers
1528 Spruce St
Monk's Cafe
264 S 16th St
The Last Drop Coffee House
1300 Pine St
Good Karma Cafe
265 S Broad St
Dunkin'
1425 Locust St
Bob & Barbara's Lounge
1509 South St
Xo Lounge
1437 South St
Bainbridge Club
1523 Bainbridge St
Founding Fathers Sports Bar & Grill
1612 South St
Howl USA LLC
258 S 15th St
Ramona's Susan's Bake Shop
1424 South St
A La Mousse 1622 Inc
1622 South St
China Herb Co
750 S 15th St
Purple Cake Productions LLC
1518 Walnut St
Kitchen Kapers
213 S 17th St
Playground
United Muslim Masjid Playground
Hawthorne Community Garden
Marian Anderson Recreation Center
Waverlry Street Community Garden
Quick Fixx
1511 South St
Sawatdee
534 S 15th St
Cocos Chicken & Waffles LLC
1437 South St
The Breakfast Den
1500 South St
Rex 1516
1516 South St
Lombard St / 15th St
2nd-Lombard to Conshohocken-Monumnt
Lombard St / 16th St
2nd-Lombard to Conshohocken-Monumnt
16th St / Lombard St
20-Johnston to Pulaski-Hunting Park
South St / 15th St
2nd-Lombard to Conshohocken-Monumnt
Broad St / Lombard St
Broad-Carpenter to Ridge-Lyceum, Broad-Carpenter to Plymouth Meeting, Broad-Pattison to Fern Rock TC, Broad Street Line Owl Bus
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Jefferson Station
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Philadelphia
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Gray 30th St Station
Airport Line, Paoli / Thorndale Line, Media / Wawa Line, Trenton Line, Wilmington / Newark Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Manayunk / Norristown Line, Cynwyd Line, West Trenton Line, Lansdale / Doylestown Line, Warminster Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, Fox Chase Line
30th St. Phl.
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