Whether you're apartment hunting or not, it can occasionally be entertaining to drool over a luxury real estate listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the upper-end of Philadelphia's rental market look like today — and just how extravagant do these apartments get, given these elevated price points?
We combed through local listings in Philadelphia via rental website Zumper to pinpoint the city's most posh listings.
Here are the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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115 N. Orianna St. (Old City)
First up is this single-family home located at 115 N. Orianna St. in Old City. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it's 4,200 square feet. This rental is currently priced at a shocking $12,500/month.
In the unit, you can expect wide plank white oak hardwood floors, walnut carpentry and exposed brick, a kitchen with a 12-foot quartz island, top-of-the-line appliances, a master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, skylights and a 900-square-foot terrace and four balconies. The building boasts an elevator.
Residing in this expansive rental isn't for everyone: pets aren't welcome.
Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
(Check out the complete listing here.)
50 S. 16th St., #4010 (Rittenhouse)
Then, take a look at this condo situated at 50 S. 16th St., #4010 in Rittenhouse. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and it spans 1,900 square feet. This living space is currently priced at $9,500/month. What makes it so costly?
In the recently remodeled unit, you can expect a gourmet kitchen with Miele and Subzero appliances, mahogany flooring, a walk-in closet, electric remote control window shades and custom lighting. The building offers a swimming pool, a fitness center, massage rooms and additional storage space.
Cats and dogs aren't welcome in this deluxe house.
Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
619 Catharine St. (Bella Vista)
Next, here's this single-family home situated at 619 Catharine St. in Bella Vista. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it encompasses 3,300 square feet. This rental is currently listed at $7,000/month.
In the home, you can expect high ceilings; several walk-in closets; gas fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom; a master bathroom that includes a jacuzzi tub, two sinks and walk-in shower with multiple shower heads; and an eat-in kitchen with two ovens, custom cabinetry and large granite countertops. The building has on-site laundry, assigned parking, an elevator, additional storage space and secured entry.
Inhabiting this expansive home isn't all-inclusive: cats and dogs are not allowed.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
