This just in: the priciest listing in today's Philadelphia rental market is going for $16,000 / month — a mind-numbing 363 percent above the median average for 3-bedroom rentals nationwide. As absurd as it may seem, it's not the only luxury listing in the city. But just how high-grade are the features, given these elevated price points?
We combed through local listings in Philadelphia via rental website Zumper to find the city's most luxurious listings. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
Take a look at these select listings, below.
500 Walnut St., #1002 (Society Hill)
First off, gaze at this humongous, single-family home over at 500 Walnut St. in Society Hill. It has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms and it's 3,300-square-feet in size. Whereas the average price for a 3-bedroom rental in Philadelphia is roughly $1,412 / month, this palace is currently listed at a jaw-dropping $16,000 / month. Why so pricey?
In this apartment, you can expect a walk-in closet, a fireplace, a balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, hardwood floors, a roll top bath and a walk-in shower. The building has assigned parking, a swimming pool, a fitness center, concierge service and a residents lounge. Pets aren't allowed in this expansive mansion.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
705 S 7th St. (Bella Vista)
Then, here's this fantastic townhouse situated at 705 S 7th St. in Bella Vista. It has a whopping four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 2,349-square-feet in size. Whereas the average price for a 4-bedroom rental in Philadelphia is about $1,950 / month, this mansion is currently priced at $6,000 / month.
In the furnished unit, you can anticipate hardwood floors, high ceilings, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet, large windows, a kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, a roll top bath, a walk-in shower, recessed lighting and in-unit laundry. The building boasts a roof deck. As fancy as this set-up might appear, pets are not welcome.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
237 N 23rd St. (Logan Square)
Then, check out this fancy, single-family home located at 237 N 23rd St. in Logan Square. It has three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. This place is also currently going for $6,000 / month. What, precisely, makes it so pricey?
In the unit, you can expect hardwood floors, a walk-in closet, plenty of windows, a dishwasher, a roll top bath, stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting. The building has garage parking, a roof deck and an elevator. As luxurious as this abode might seem, cats and dogs are not welcome.
(If you want to day dream, see the complete listing here.)
50 S 16th St., #4002 (Rittenhouse)
Next, check out this sizable apartment over at 50 S 16th St. in Rittenhouse. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two half-bathrooms and it encompasses 1,550-square-feet. Whereas the average price for a 2-bedroom rental in Philadelphia is roughly $1,550 / month, this place is currently going for $5,500 / month. What makes this property so pricey?
Tenants can expect the unit to feature air conditioning, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The building has a swimming pool, a business center, concierge service, a door person and a residents lounge. Inhabiting this deluxe house isn't all-inclusive: pets aren't permitted.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
210 S 25th St., #20 (Rittenhouse)
Finally, there's this fabulous apartment over at 210 S 25th St. in Rittenhouse. It has two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, it takes up 1,227-square-feet and is currently going for $5,200 / month. What makes it so glitzy?
In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring, high ceilings, air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, a kitchen island, marble countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows. The building offers outdoor space, a swimming pool, a fitness center, storage space and concierge service. Inhabiting this expansive mansion isn't all-inclusive: cats and dogs aren't permitted.
(If you want to day dream, see the complete listing here.)
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