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Griffin Center City Apartments

$1,703 – $3,828/mo

  • Studio–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 495–1,335 sq ft
  • 26 units available
  • Pet friendly
1338 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

As of October 14, 2026, Griffin Center City Apartments in Philadelphia, PA has 26 apartments for rent from $1,703 to $3,828/mo. Studios start at $1,703, one-bedrooms at $2,128, and two-bedrooms at $3,383. The average asking rent has risen 5.2% since March 25, 2026, from $2,484 to $2,614.


Floor plans

Griffin Center City Apartments has 26 units available across 19 floor plans: 3 studio layouts (495–531 sq ft), 12 one-bedroom layouts (630–1,213 sq ft), and 4 two-bedroom layouts (942–1,335 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

S Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 495 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,703/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1112$1,703495Sep 1
0812$1,924495Sep 25
0912$1,775495Sep 29

T Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 496 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,911/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0913$1,911496Oct 12

DD2 Studio

Studio • 1 Bath • 531 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,939/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1709$1,939531Jun 26

M1 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 630 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,128/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0411$2,128630Oct 19

K2 Jr 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 636 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,172/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1509$2,236636Jul 17
1409$2,172636Oct 21
1310$2,663636Nov 17

C 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 632 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,224/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1104$3,031632Aug 3
1304$2,224632Nov 2

J Jr 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 643 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,351/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0809$2,351643Sep 6

K1 Jr 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 680 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,419/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1708$2,419680Oct 7

G1 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 726 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,434/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1107$2,434726Oct 8

X 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 805 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,455/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1001$2,455805Sep 28

W 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 737 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,484/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0716$2,484737Dec 1

I 1 Bedroom 1 Bath

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 801 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,675/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0708$2,675801Dec 27

H 1 Bedroom 1 Bath-ADA

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 804 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,804/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0508$2,804804Mar 10

P 1 Bedroom 1 Bath/Den

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,050 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,947/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1002$2,9471,050Oct 28

EE1 1 Bedroom 2 Bath/Den

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,213 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,437/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1611$3,4371,213Oct 2

B 2 Bedroom 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,066 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,383/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1203$3,3831,066Sep 7
1103$3,5731,066Oct 19
0402$3,4611,066Oct 21

AA 2 Bedroom 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 942 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,430/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1604$3,430942Oct 4

E2 2 Bedroom 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,251 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,588/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1006$3,5881,251Nov 7

II 2 Bedroom 2 Bath

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,335 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,828/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1705$3,8281,335Sep 18

See all 70 units listed at Griffin Center City Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Griffin Center City Apartments, a studio starts at about $1,991 a month all-in: $1,703 rent, $55 in listed fees, and an estimated $233 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,430 and a two-bedroom at about $3,753.

All-in from$1,991/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Griffin Center City Apartments takes about $61,308 a year for a studio, $76,608 for a one-bedroom, and $121,788 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,991 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $88,400 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,991/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$88,400/yr

Income to qualify

$61,308/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Griffin Center City Apartments has ranged from $2,185 to $2,853. The current average is $2,614, up $129 (5.2%) from $2,484 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Griffin Center City Apartments shows $54.85 a month in fees (pet rent $35, renters liability/content property program $14.50, utility billing administrative fee $5.35) and $1,300 due at signing (security deposit $500, community amenity fee $400, pet fee $350, and 1 more).

  • Rent

    $1,703 – $3,828/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Mar 10

Monthly fees

Pet Rent

$35/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$5.35/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$50

Community Amenity Fee

$400

Pet Fee

$350

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Amenities

Griffin Center City Apartments is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 12 amenities, including fitness center, dishwasher, and engineered hardwood flooring.

  • Avenue Of The Arts Address

  • Dishwasher

  • Engineered Hardwood Flooring

  • Fenced Dog Park

  • Fitness Center

  • Golf Simulator

  • Historic Character

  • Keyless Entry

  • Luxurious Bathrooms

  • Peloton Bikes

  • Pet Friendly

  • Washer/Dryer


Location

1338 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107


Resident reviews

Griffin Center City Apartments has a 4.4 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews. Residents rate location (4.7) and amenities and shared spaces (4.7) highest and management (4.0) lowest.

4.4 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.0
Location4.7
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.7
Building Quality4.2
Maintenance4.1
Overall92 reviews

The Griffin offers a well-maintained building in a prime Center City location with strong amenities and generally responsive maintenance service. Staff friendliness and communication quality vary significantly depending on management tenure and individual team members. Recurring concerns include elevator reliability, fire alarm frequency, noise from surrounding streets, move-out fees, and month-to-month rent premiums, which some residents view as excessive relative to the lease rate.

Management responsiveness and staff friendliness are consistently praised, with front desk, maintenance, and leasing teams frequently noted as helpful and professional. However, recent reviews highlight concerns about management transitions, slow maintenance response times, inconsistent move-in unit preparation, and aggressive fee practices including high charges for appliance damage and disputed move-out assessments. Communication gaps and policy enforcement inconsistencies have emerged as recurring friction points, particularly during lease transitions and maintenance emergencies.

The property benefits from a highly central location in the heart of the city with excellent walkability to restaurants, grocery stores, and public transit access. Residents consistently praise the convenient positioning for urban living and the ability to access most destinations on foot or via nearby transit. Parking logistics present a notable tradeoff, as the building lacks on-site parking, which some residents note as the primary limitation to an otherwise ideal location.

The Griffin offers well-maintained amenities and common spaces that residents consistently praise, including a gym, rooftop with views, business center, and package handling. Most residents report responsive maintenance and friendly front desk staff. However, recent reviews note concerns about move-in unit condition, shared space upkeep inconsistency, and the lack of on-site parking. Amenity availability varies—some equipment like sports simulators have experienced downtime.

The Griffin offers modern, well-maintained apartments in a prime Center City location with responsive maintenance and friendly staff. However, residents report recurring issues with elevator reliability, frequent fire alarms, noise from the busy Broad Street location, and inconsistent upkeep of shared spaces. Building condition varies by area—units are generally clean and well-finished, but some move-in inspections have revealed maintenance oversights, and common areas show signs of wear.

Maintenance staff are generally responsive and quick to address repair requests, with most residents reporting positive experiences and timely issue resolution. However, some recent reviews indicate inconsistent service quality, including delayed HVAC repairs, incomplete move-in inspections, and occasional follow-through issues. Pre-move-in unit conditions and ongoing maintenance of shared spaces have been noted as areas needing improvement.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Griffin Center City Apartments is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A+
Transit
Excellent
Grade A+
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Griffin Center City Apartments was good on 132 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in February (average AQI 78, moderate). Daily highs averaged 86°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 22°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

132 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 56

Temperature

86° / 22°

average July high / January low

: 77° high, 64° low

Pollen

Low

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January35°F22°F56 (moderate)12 of 31
February37°F22°F78 (moderate)7 of 28
March57°F38°F52 (moderate)14 of 31
April68°F47°F51 (moderate)13 of 30
May73°F55°F56 (moderate)10 of 31
June84°F66°F58 (moderate)9 of 30
July86°F70°F74 (moderate)6 of 31
August85°F70°F65 (moderate)2 of 31
September77°F64°F52 (moderate)13 of 30
October68°F51°F49 (good)16 of 31
November54°F39°F51 (moderate)16 of 30
December39°F27°F54 (moderate)14 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Griffin Center City Apartments is a 217-unit building in Philadelphia, PA.

Be a part of it all at Griffin - masterfully renovated apartments located along the Avenue of the Arts in the heart of Center City. With all-new finishes and features, complemented by a smart collection of amenities, Griffin is your canvas for artful Philadelphia living. From sleek interior finishes to sweeping city views, pet-friendly accommodations to 24/7 fitness center perks, Griffin portfolio of offerings speaks for itself.

  • Building

    Apartment · High-Rise
  • Total units

    217

Nearby schools

The closest school to Griffin Center City Apartments is Student Ed Center & Delaware Valley High School Cc, a private high school 0.1 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Student Ed Center & Delaware Valley High School Cc

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.1 mi

Thomas Jefferson Univ Cc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Thomas Jefferson Univ Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Olympik Tots Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Chinatown Learning Center

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.5 mi

Roman Catholic High School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

St. George Greek Orthodox School

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.5 mi

Holy Redeemer School

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.6 mi

Contact & management

Griffin Center City Apartments is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 215-985-1338.


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