The Grande

I rented a 1-bedroom (~850sq ft) place from an individual condo owner who is a Wharton MBA alum. The apartments in this building vary in condition from unit to unit because they are individually owned but most of them are great. My unit happens to be one of the "smart home" units, which have hardwood floors throughout the apartment, a Sonos sound system to stream music through speakers in the ceilings (living, bedroom and bathroom), thermostat and lighting that can be controlled remotely, etc. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and it's a large open concept kitchen so it's a pleasure to use. The doormen as absolutely amazing and go out of their way to help in case of any issues. I can't speak highly enough of them. As for the location, I think it's wonderful. Some may say that it's further from Rittenhouse but it is only 3.5 blocks away and I personally prefer this location more because it's closer to places such as Reading Terminal Market, where I often go for my groceries. Plus, you can actually get a seat on the bus when you get on at 15th and Walnut (1.5 blocks away). The trolley station is also nearby but I've never used it since I ride my bike for the most part. You can't go wrong with this building but be prepared to pay a premium!