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Ray Philly

$1,480/mo

  • 488 sq ft
  • 1 unit available
  • Pet friendly
1525 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

As of October 14, 2026, Ray Philly in Philadelphia, PA has 1 apartment for rent at $1,480/mo. The average asking rent has fallen 11% since March 25, 2026, from $1,995 to $1,775.


Floor plans

Ray Philly has 1 unit available in 1 floor plan. Prices checked October 14, 2026.

ST3

488 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,480/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1-507$1,480488Nov 21

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Ray Philly has ranged from $1,480 to $2,295. The current average is $1,775, down $220 (11%) from $1,995 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (59 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Ray Philly shows $660.56 a month in fees (parking garage $300, parking reserved $290, pet rent $40, and 3 more) and $1,284 due at signing (security deposit $500, community amenity fee $350, pet fee $350, and 3 more).

  • Rent

    $1,480/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Nov 21

Monthly fees

Parking - Garage

$300/mo

Parking - Reserved

$290/mo

Pet Rent

$40/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Trash Services - Hauling

$10/mo

Utility - Billing Administrative Fee

$6.06/mo

Due at signing

Application Fee

$50

Community Amenity Fee

$350

Pet Fee

$350

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$500

Utility - Final Bill Fee

$17

Utility - New Account Fee

$17

Amenities

Ray Philly is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 14 amenities, including fitness center, landscaped rooftop garden, and air conditioning.

  • Air Conditioning

  • Communal Kitchen

  • Coworking Lounge

  • Exhibition And Event Space

  • Fitness Center

  • Landscaped Rooftop Garden

  • Makerspace Workshop

  • Pet Friendly

  • Smoke Free

  • Sunken Living Room

  • Ulises Bookshop Onsite

  • Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer

  • Yoga Studio


Amenity photos

  • Lobby

Location

1525 N American St, Philadelphia, PA, 19122


Resident reviews

Ray Philly has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate location (5.0) and amenities and shared spaces (4.5) highest and maintenance (3.8) lowest.

4.2
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.3
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.5
Building Quality3.8
Location5.0
Maintenance3.8
Overall57 reviews

Ray Philly offers a well-maintained, thoughtfully designed living environment with strong community engagement through regular events and curated amenities. The leasing and maintenance teams are consistently praised for responsiveness and professionalism, though a subset of residents experienced significant infrastructure issues including elevator malfunctions, water system failures, and electrical problems that resulted in extended service disruptions. Most residents report positive experiences with move-in processes, building aesthetics, and neighborhood convenience, while a smaller group encountered unresolved maintenance concerns and communication gaps during crisis situations.

Management and leasing staff receive consistent praise for responsiveness, friendliness, and professionalism, with many residents highlighting smooth move-in experiences and attentive communication. However, a minority of residents report significant issues with billing system transitions, unresponsive corporate management, and delayed resolution of maintenance problems. The property has shown improvement over time, with residents noting positive changes in staff and organizational systems.

Residents consistently praise the building's well-maintained amenities, including a clean gym, coworking spaces, rooftop, and craft areas that foster community engagement. Common areas are kept clean and tidy, with frequent community events and programming that residents find valuable. Two residents reported significant maintenance and operational issues, including elevator entrapment, package theft, and water damage, though most reviews reflect satisfaction with responsive maintenance and staff support.

The building receives mixed feedback on physical condition and operations. Positive reviews highlight well-maintained spaces, high ceilings, adequate sound insulation, and responsive maintenance for repairs. However, negative reviews report significant concerns with elevator reliability and safety, poor soundproofing in some units, fire alarm sensitivity issues, and inconsistent management responsiveness to maintenance requests and resident communications.

Residents consistently praise the property's location in a peaceful, walkable neighborhood with convenient access to coffee shops, breweries, restaurants, and cultural venues within a 5-minute walk to transit. The building's amenities—coworking space, rooftop, gym, and craft areas—are frequently highlighted as well-maintained and actively used. Management and maintenance staff are noted for responsiveness and attentiveness, with maintenance requests typically addressed the same day.

Maintenance experiences at this property are mixed. Two residents reported positive outcomes, including quick resolution of a plumbing issue with faucet replacement and successful repair of multiple problems by maintenance staff. However, one resident reported significant unresolved issues including elevator entrapment, HVAC malfunction, frequent false fire alarms, and lack of response to maintenance requests and communication attempts.

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

Ray Philly is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is limited.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Limited
Grade D+
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Ray Philly 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

: 81° high, 66° 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

Ray Philly is a 110-unit building in Philadelphia, PA.

Ray is a place for art, the people who make it and the people who love it. Our apartments are really special (think huge windows, blonde oak floors, laundry in every unit) and so are the building's full-time artist studios and ground floor communal spaces. Whether you live here or just plan on hanging out, Ray makes sure art and culture are never far.

  • Building

    Apartment · Mid-Rise
  • Total units

    110

Nearby schools

The closest school to Ray Philly is Lasalle Academy, a private middle school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is Moffet John School, 0.2 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Lasalle Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle0.1 mi

Al Aqsa Islamic Academy

Private · High
PrivateHigh0.1 mi

Ummie's Kiddie Kottage Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.1 mi

Moffet John School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.2 mi

Ludlow James R School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.3 mi

Ludlow Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Norris SQ Neighborhood Day Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Maria Gardner Christian Academy

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

B M Oakley Aid To Wrkng Mother

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School

Public · High
PublicHigh0.4 mi

Contact & management

Ray Philly is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 215-863-8285.


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