ICON

1616-1618 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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  • Bedrooms

    Studio - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    474 - 936 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Walker's Paradise
  • Premier Transit Location
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Loft Layout
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre
  • Roof Terrace
  • Den
  • Pet Washing Station
  • High Ceilings

About ICON

Be a part of history! Icon mixes the beauty of the past with the modern amenities of today. Included on the National Register of Historic Places - this incredible rental building soars to new heights, just like its iconic, ziggurat-topped peak. Looking for a downtown Philadelphia apartment near Rittenhouse Square? You've found it! Icon is the most exciting rental property to ever grace Rittenhouse Square. A quintessential example of the Art Deco exuberance that defined the 1920s and 30s, Icon's design is inspired by Art Deco's geometric shapes and today's streamlined lifestyle. With this historic luxury building, you can be within steps of all the fine dining, high-end retail and cultural offerings that Philadelphia has to offer. The most fashionable edifice of its day, Icon is as rich in history as it is in beauty. Opened in 1930, at the beginning of the Great Depression, the building's ground floor tenants included both Cunard's White Star Line and the United States Lines, and the esteemed Pew family maintained a pied-a-terre on the 25th Floor. Today, this history echoes throughout Icon, a building that is a rare architectural experience. A community devoted to wellness, Icon features a CorePower Yoga on the street level. A StretchLab and Club Pilates is situated on the first floor. Along with a state-of-the-art fitness center, there's no need to leave Icon for your various strength training, cardio or enhancing your flexibility. Namaste!

ICON is an apartment community located in Philadelphia County and the 19103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the The School District of Philadelphia attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Grill and Picnic Area
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows with Amazing views of Philadelphia
  • Glass-tile, kitchen backsplash
  • Engineered hardwood flooring
  • Stainless steel appliances, including a glass top electric range and microwave
  • Wheelchair Accessible Apartments Available
  • Amazing views of Philadelphia
  • Baths with sleek, high gloss cabinets and quartz countertops, glazed 12x12 porcelain tile
  • Venetian medicine cabinet
  • 2 inch wood window blinds
  • Carpet in bedrooms
  • Kitchen features include sleek high gloss white cabinets with soft close drawers and doors
  • Quartz top kitchen island
  • Island, pantry, and eat-in kitchen
  • Online rent payment
  • Washer and dryer
  • Enhanced Penthouse level finish on 23/24 floors
  • Walk in Closets and Linen Closet
  • Balcony/Patio
  • Loft Layouts Available

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Concierge

Roof Terrace

Controlled Access

Recycling

Grill

Gated

Property Services

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Wi-Fi
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Concierge
  • Video Patrol
  • 24 Hour Access
  • On-Site Retail
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Online Services
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Health Club Discount
  • Pet Washing Station
  • EV Charging
  • Key Fob Entry

Shared Community

  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Multi Use Room
  • Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Vintage Building
  • Conference Rooms

Fitness & Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Media Center/Movie Theatre

Outdoor Features

  • Gated
  • Roof Terrace
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Loft Layout

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Island Kitchen

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Trash Compactor
  • Tub/Shower
  • Handrails
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Island Kitchen
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Quartz Countertops

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Dining Room
  • High Ceilings
  • Den
  • Views
  • Skylights
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Linen Closet
  • Loft Layout
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Deck
Location
1616-1618 Walnut St, Philadelphia,
PA 19103
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Neighborhood

Located in Center City Philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square is an upscale neighborhood teeming with luxury retailers, independent boutique stores, art galleries, theaters, cafes, bars, and a wide variety of restaurants. At the neighborhood’s core sits Rittenhouse Square, a tree-filled one-square-block park that hosts numerous festivals, fairs, and farmers markets.

Rittenhouse Square, the park, is one of the five original squares city founder William Penn planned in the late 17th century. Today, it is Philadelphia’s most popular town square, serving as a gathering place and a tranquil reprieve from its bustling surroundings.

Rittenhouse Square, the neighborhood, offers plenty of luxury apartments available for rent in elegant high-rise buildings. Many amenities are situated within walking distance, while access to public transit makes getting around from Rittenhouse Square easy.

Learn more about living in Rittenhouse Square 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA
Studio $1,617 $1,408
1 Bedroom $2,087 $1,746
2 Bedrooms $3,084 $2,190
3 Bedrooms $4,931 $2,960
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
ICON is within 3 minutes or 0.2 mile from The Art Inst. of Philadelphia. It is also near Thomas Jefferson University and Drexel Univ., Hahnemann.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Transportation

Transportation options available in Philadelphia include 15Th-16Th & Locust St, located 0.2 mile from ICON. ICON is near Philadelphia International, located 9.7 miles or 20 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 34.2 miles or 50 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Drive: 9 min 3.4 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Philadelphia International
Drive: 20 min 9.7 mi
Trenton Mercer
Drive: 50 min 34.2 mi
Walker's Paradise
100
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
100
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
84
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Busy
66
Soundscore
Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Businesses:

Busy

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from ICON.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 4 min 1.1 mi
ICON has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
The Academy of Natural Sciences
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Franklin Institute
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Fels Planetarium
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Schuylkill River Park
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Independence National Historical Park
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
ICON has 5 parks within 1.9 miles, including The Academy of Natural Sciences, Franklin Institute, and Fels Planetarium.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
ICON has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Thomas Jefferson University Hospital which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
ICON is 4.6 miles and a 11 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.

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