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Rittenhouse Square, 226 W Rittenhouse Square | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Additional Storage Available
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool  
  •  Walk-in Closets

User Rating

7.5
Good
121 Reviews

About this Location

7-Eleven
1 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
17 (bus) - 1 min
PATCO (rail) - 8 min
Rittenhouse Square
2 min walk

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,350+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,875+
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths
$2,500+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,300+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,200+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Entertainment

    •  Rooftop Deck

  • Included

    •  Electricity Included
    •  Gas Included
    •  Heat Included
    •  Water Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Microwave

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Last Month Rent Up Front
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Security Deposit  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool  

  • Storage

    •  Additional Storage Available

  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units
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Overall rating 7.5/10, based on 121 renter reviews Write a review

9.7
Location
5.9
Amenities
7.3
Management
7.7
Value
5.8
Social
9.7
Safety
Excellent
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The Dorchester reviews and highlights

  • Lots of great building amenities, but they cost a little extra
  • Very clean building
  • Building is comfortable and safe
  • Does not allow pets
  • Lots of Wharton students
  • Maintenance is very responsive
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Convenient gym in the basement for a quick workout
  • Lots of sunlight
  • Very convenient taxi stand
  • Older building, but some of the units are newly renovated
  • Fantastic building
  • Management can vary depending on who you rent from
  • 7-11 next door is a life saver
  • Cable is included
  • Right on Rittenhouse Square
  • Friendly doormen and a convenient package room
  • Utilities are included
  • Elevators are great
  • Lots of natural light, a great balcony with excellent views
  • Rooftop pool that’s open during the summer
  • Huge windows
  • Very friendly staff
  • Lots of space
  • Great location
  • Staff is very friendly and responsive
  • Nice sense of community
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Great Location

The location is what makes this apartment. Having doormen is also very convenient. Apartments are pretty old but it fine for what we need. Living in a condo building versus an apartment building is a pain with tons of additional inconveniences and nickel-and-diming but once again, apartment has what we need and there are a bunch of other Wharton students living there.

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Great apartment

Dorchester is great value for location.

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Overall a great experience

The Dorchester couldn't be in a better location. The co-op building has a gym (needs work and located in the basement), a package room, friendly doormen, a complimentary storage unit for each unit (relatively small, holds about 5 suitcases), and a rooftop pool. They do not allow pets. The one caveat we did not fully understand before signing our lease is that you must pay for access to both the gym (approx. $15 per month) and the pool (around $200 per person for a season). It's not the newest building on the block, but it has been a great home to us.

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Avoid at All Costs!!!

Horrible experience in this building. I've never lived anywhere with more rules. Management is incredibly unfriendly, and try to make everything you do complicated.

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Love it

I love my apartment - great lighting, balcony, renovated kitchen and bathroom. I rent directly from the condo owner instead of through a management company, which is probably the way to go for this meeting. I have a ton of closet space as well!

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Good full-service building

Good building with 24-hour doorman, small gym, and huge rooftop pool. Feels a bit like we get nickle-and-dimed as gym and pool require additional fees. Also, building manager Kyle treats Wharton MBA tenants like second-class citizens. No pets allowed.

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Great apartment and location

Good apartment, but note that the building is slightly old. Amazing location near Rittenhouse Square.

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Reliable Choice

The Dorchester is a good value (reasonable rents, utilities are included) in a great location, but isn't a particularly modern building. That said, it's well maintained and has lots of Wharton students.

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Love the Dorchester

Excellent building and apartment. The Dorchester is a Condo building so every unit varies a bit, but if you take the time to look at a few options you can find a place that's been renovated and looks great. I love my apartment which gets lots of sunlight, is relatively quiet, and has a nice view.

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The Dorchester

Good building (friendly staff, well maintained), great location (right on the Park), and very reasonable prices (relatively lowe rent and utilities are included).

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 27 Recs

Cleavers
Spread Bagelry
Shake Shack
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grocery 3 Recs

MOM’s Organic Market
Di Bruno Bros.
Trader Joe’s
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convenience 5 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
7-Eleven
Walgreens
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fitness 34 Recs

Philly Power Yoga
Body Cycle Spinning Studio
Thrive Pilates
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parks 7 Recs

Rittenhouse Square Park
Schuylkill River Dog Run
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coffee 23 Recs

Capogiro Gelato
The Bakeshop on 20th
La Colombe Coffee
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About Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is located in Center City and is home to some of the city's best restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The neighborhood has luxury high-rises with beautiful views of the the park and has quick access to popular transit.
Pricey
Amazing Charm
Extremely Safe
Central Location
Great Social Scene
Great Coffee Shops
Lots of Wharton Students
Median rents in Rittenhouse Square
Studio
$
1,500
1 Bedroom
$
1,900
2 Bedroom
$
2,550

Getting around Rittenhouse Square

PATCO (rail)

8 min

Suburban Station

14 min

17 (bus)

1 min

21/42/9 (bus)

3 min

12 (bus)

1 min

125/44 (bus)

7 min

Parking at The Dorchester

Parking Garage

Parking Near The Dorchester

PARKWAY 20th & Walnut Lot

3 min
$380 / month

PARK AMERICA Inc. - Parc Rittenhouse

5 min
$400 / month

LAZ Parking (Rittenhouse Claridge)

5 min
$375 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

Rittenhouse Square Reviews

582 reviews
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at Robin Apartments - studio
Walnut street is very safe - there's always people around and it's well lit. The neighborhood includes all of the fun aspects of living in Philadelphia - tons of access to food and bars, nearby grocery stores/markets, access to the parks and the Schuylkill River Trail
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at 1600 Walnut Street
Very close to fun restaurants/bars/shops. Close to the subway as well as the train station (suburban station).
Reviewed by Penn Law Student living at The Dorchester
Rittenhouse is the safest part of Philly. It's a very "happening" part of town—lots of restaurants and bars on every street. At the same time, it's right next to more residential neighborhoods to walk around in and explore. It's a great place to live relatively close to the law school but with a degree of separation so as not to get trapped in the law school bubble.
Reviewed by Temple Law Student living at N/A
The neighborhood is both quiet and lively. There is so much around, but I have never had an issue sleeping or studying because there is too much noise. The broad street line is a 10-15 minute walk away and we are close to shopping, food, the park, and the river trail. Has everything within a 10-15 walk.
Reviewed by Temple Medical Student living at AQ Rittenhouse
This neighborhood has everything I need within walking distance. Shops, grocery stores, parks, the subway and trolley, post office. You name it. It's very safe and extremely quiet, which helps when I'm trying to study. The Rittenhouse Square area is really the best place to live in Philly if you don't mind paying a little more.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at 2043 Spruce Street
I love this neighborhood and knew I wanted to live here when beginning my apartment search. The park is one of my favorite places in the city, and I love being able to easily access all the restaurants and shopping nearby. It's also an easy (~20 minute) walk to Penn Law, and the walking commute has always been a nice and peaceful part of my day.

Spruce Street in particular is great - it's a little south of the square, so is quieter/shielded from a lot of the traffic that the neighborhood gets, but it's not out of the way or far away. There's a Starbucks, a grocery store (Rittenhouse Market), and a few corner stores (Four Seasons and Food & Friends) within a 2-3 minute walk of my apartment.
Reviewed by Cooper Medical Student living at The Wellington
Love the neighborhood, Rittenhouse Square is beautiful and we are so close to the more commercial areas like Walnut Street while not being in the center of the craziness. Plus we are within walking distance of public transportation including 10 minutes from the 15/16 street PATCO station. I personally think it is one of the best areas of Philly to live in.
Reviewed by Cooper Medical Student living at 1612 Pine St
Rittenhouse Square has a park in the center surrounded by a bookstores, restaurants, and a public library. It is open to pets and often has open art / food markets on the weekends. It is close to the Broad Street Line and PATCO. There are many families who live in the area. It is affordable compared to other major cities (NYC, DC, Boston), but there are certainly more affordable areas in Philadelphia, simply without the luxury of being so close to Center City.

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