The Metropolitan apartments in Center City, Philadelphia stand tall in the center of Philadelphia's historic skyline. Designed by French architect Louis Jallade in the 1920s, this twin-tower apartment building showcases 26 stories of Art Deco elegance and has a prominent history as the former Philadelphia YMCA Armed Forces Building. Before being transformed into the Center City apartment building it is today, The Metropolitan was home to United States servicemen during World War II. Today, The Metropolitan is recognized as one of the best apartment buildings in Philadelphia. You will find a spacious studio, 1-, 2-and 3-bedroom apartment rentals. As well as amenities that include a lounge, gym, basketball court and a rooftop with a gorgeous view of the City Hall and Love Park. The Metropolitan apartments feature original limestone details, terra-cotta tiles, and hand-carved cornices. Fall in love with restored architectural details and contemporary amenities, including renovated kitchens with luxurious personal touches.
12 month lease
Apartment for rent
$2,150/mo
117 N 15th St APT 1105, Philadelphia, PA 19102
1beds
890sqft
Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
Apartment
Available Fri Jul 4 2025
Cats, small dogs OK
Wall unit
In unit laundry
-- Parking
Electric
What's special
Historic skylineHand-carved cornicesContemporary amenitiesSpacious studioRenovated kitchensRestored architectural detailsArt deco elegance
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Elevator, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 890 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Basketball Court, Bicycle storage, Conference Room, Flooring: Linoleum, Heating: Electric, More Than One Year Lease, One Year Lease, Online Maintenance Portal, Online Rent Payment, TV Lounge, View Type: City
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: The Metropolitan
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Fitness Center
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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4/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,150+19.5%$2/sqft |
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11/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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10/26/2023 | Price change | $1,799-5.3%$2/sqft |
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10/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,899$2/sqft |
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9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: Logan Square
There are 4 available units in this apartment building