Nexus Apartments
900 Luxor Ln,
Norristown, PA 19401
$1,600 - $2,070
Studio - 2 Beds
Rittenhouse School Apartments
1705 Locust St,
Norristown,
PA
19401
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About Rittenhouse School Apartments
At Rittenhouse School you’ll find a Norristown 55 and older apartment home where everything you want is brought together: a location in the neighborhood where you want to live, amenities designed to make your life more enjoyable, and features that are both modern and centered on comfort. Whether you choose a one or two-bedroom apartment home, you’ll find a spacious floor plans with large windows and modern kitchens that make coming home something special. Adding to these wonderful comforts, you’ll also enjoy all of the extras at Rittenhouse School such as an inviting community room, lending library and a variety of resident services. Located near Norristown Farm Park and the Elmwood Park Zoo, Rittenhouse School puts you close to the places you want to be: shopping, dining and entertainment. This is the kind of home you’ve been looking for. At Rittenhouse School, we bring it all together.
Rittenhouse School Apartments is an apartment community located in Montgomery County and the 19401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norristown Area School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- Clubhouse
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Tile Floors
Smoke Free
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Kitchen
- Carpet
- Tile Floors
- Vaulted Ceiling
1705 Locust St,
Norristown,
PA
19401
Norristown sits along the Schuylkill River as the county seat of Montgomery County, putting residents in the middle of Pennsylvania history with easy access to Philadelphia. Main and Marshall streets offer walkable stretches of locally owned shops and eateries, while Norristown Farm Park provides room to roam. Valley Forge National Historical Park is minutes away, and King of Prussia is close for errands or an afternoon out. SEPTA rail connects the borough to Center City, making car-free commuting a real option.
The rental scene spans traditional rowhouse-style homes and updated apartment communities with modern finishes. Studios and one-bedrooms offer approachable entry points, while two- and three-bedroom layouts give more breathing room. The borough’s compact footprint means daily essentials are nearby, and Elmwood Park Zoo adds a one-of-a-kind neighbor that few places can claim.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Norristown | Norristown, PA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,260 | $1,241 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,586 | $1,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,875 | $1,737 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,456 | $2,599 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 7.7 mi |
Rittenhouse School Apartments is within 13 minutes or 5.5 miles from Montgomery Co. C.C., Central. It is also near Cabrini College and Chesnut Hill College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
266 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
332 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
812 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,309 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
134 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
403 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Norristown include Norristown Transit Center, located 1.7 miles from Rittenhouse School Apartments. Rittenhouse School Apartments is near Philadelphia International, located 28.3 miles or 45 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 38.2 miles or 53 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 23 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.0 mi | |
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 45 min | 28.3 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 53 min | 38.2 mi |
Walkability Near Rittenhouse School Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
/ 100
Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
Rittenhouse School Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Elmwood Park Zoo
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Norristown Farm Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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McKaig Nature Education Center
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Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
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Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.0 mi |
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Riverbend Environmental Education Center
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Drive: | 19 min | 7.2 mi |
Rittenhouse School Apartments has 5 parks within 7.2 miles, including Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown Farm Park, and McKaig Nature Education Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi |
Rittenhouse School Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Suburban Community Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 28 min | 17.1 mi |
Rittenhouse School Apartments is 17.1 miles and a 28 minute drive from Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
1705 Locust St
Norristown, PA 19401