Have you ever strolled through Rittenhouse Square or Society Hill in Philadelphia, gazed up at the ritzy apartments and wondered what it would take to live the high life in one of these stunning buildings? And what incredible modern amenities they possess, inside and out, that their well-to-do tenants surround themselves with each day?
We dug through all the Philly data on Apartment Guide and rent.com to sleuth out the most expensive apartments in Philadelphia. They reside in nearly every corner of the city core – on the revolutionary streets of Old City, high up over the bustle of Broad Street, tucked away in West Philly and in the green spaces along the Schuylkill River.
What they all have in common is a laundry list of lavish amenities within the unit, in common areas and on spectacular grounds, which just might validate their exorbitant price tags. So, what are some of the amazing luxurious comforts you’ll find in the most expensive Philadelphia apartments?
A Museum District penthouse
If you want to live in the lap of luxury, look no further than the Museum District and the Fairmount and Spring Garden neighborhoods aside Fairmount Park.
Here you’ll find a 3-bed/3.5-bath penthouse with a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and a built-in wine fridge, hardwood flooring throughout and limestone tile in both bathrooms, five walk-in closets with custom built-ins, glass-front cabinets and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by granite accents. Two entire sides of the unit are covered in wall-to-wall windows with magnificent views of University City and the Art Museum, and a glass-railed balcony with striking vistas over the Schuylkill.
On the grounds, you’ll find a gorgeous pool that faces the skyline, complete with lap lanes and underwater speakers, private poolside cabanas with giant flat screens and refrigerators and a lounge bar with fire pit seating.
For the pooch, there are also two private dog parks. Inside, there’s a 4,000-square-foot fitness center, a spin and yoga studio and boxing gym, a private club with pool tables and demonstration kitchen, a movie theater and an art studio. And if you thought you ever had to leave, there’s also an onsite market and café, a salon spa and 24-hour concierge.
University educated
Between the ivy-covered buildings of the University of Pennsylvania and the student rush of Drexel University sits an amenity-filled University City low-rise.
The chic 3-bedroom/2-bath on the top floor features expansive 10-foot ceilings where full-length windows fill the space right down to the hardwood floors. The galley kitchen is lined with travertine tile and adorned with granite countertops and a breakfast bar with a full-service island and stainless steel appliances. Pendant lighting throughout highlights a series of built-in bookcases and shelving. And your private balcony overlooks the grand courtyard.
That courtyard is a secluded second-floor piazza featuring beautiful greenery, a clubhouse, sun deck, grills and fireplaces and a giant heated pool with immersed lounge seating. Indoors, the building offers a private movie theater, billiard room and state of the art fitness center and spin studio. The pet-friendly building even offers a nightly “yappy hour” mingle. The grounds are adorned with sculpture from a world-renowned artist, and a multitude of retail stores are right on site.
Downtown luxury
Over in Philadelphia’s posh Logan Square neighborhood, you’ll find a spacious four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath three-story luxury apartment home just steps away from the heart of Center City.
The unit’s top floor contains the townhouse-style master bedroom and master bath, and three identical second bedrooms with walk-in closets straddling the two upstairs floors, which share a full bath on the middle floor.
But the masterpiece is the main floor, featuring amenities such as wall-to-wall wood plank flooring throughout the living room, dining room and chef-inspired kitchen, which also contains quartz countertops, custom espresso cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a subway tile backsplash. Every room offers oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, with the downstairs ones opening onto a charming terrace affording vista views of the city.
But the extravagance doesn’t end at the apartment door. Down on the second story landing is an urban-landscaped terrace complete with sun patio, fire pit lounge and restaurant-grade barbecue grilling station. Just off the terrace sits a state of the art fitness center and spa-inspired indoor swimming pool.
Residents can also enjoy a massive community center which includes a luxurious club room, demonstration kitchen, entertainment lounge and pet grooming station. And don’t miss the spectacular views from the rooftop promenade and observation deck 30 stories over Center City.
