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High-rise Condo  «  Allan Domb
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

7.7
Good
122 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 7.7/10, based on 122 renter reviews Write a review

9.8
Location
6.3
Amenities
7.6
Management
7.9
Value
6.2
Social
9.8
Safety
Excellent
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Great
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Good
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Average
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Terrible
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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 Studio/1-beds Options

Stellar location and price varies quite a bit depending on how modern the unit is. Very safe and super convenient package room. My junior 1-bed has large rooms and multiple spacious closets. Cons include the upsells: You have to pay for the gym in your own building (cheap but still a windowless basement gym with little equipment). Pool is also only during the summer season and charges bizzare rates for weekday vs. weekend access.

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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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Rooftop pool and great location

After a long day working in center city, there is nothing I love more than coming home to a rooftop pool in the heart of Rittenhouse square. From the moment you walk in, you feel like you are in a luxury hotel. A bit pricey, but worth it for the luxury accommodations and relaxing environment. Always feel safe and welcome in the community. Lots of great amenities and perfect location in Philly near shops, restaurants, bars, etc. Love living here!

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The Dorchester

Great location. Not very social. Super safe but also hard to have people over because doorman will call for every single visitor. The gym is in the basement so no sunlight but never crowded. My apartment has 2 closets and plenty of space in the main room.

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Enjoyed living here

Student atmosphere can affect noise levels in the building at times, as there are many students from UPenn here. Amenities are solid, management varies if you have a private owner versus Allan Domb etc, no complaints about my landlord (private), location cannot be beat, gym is okay but adequate for basic workouts.

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Great building, lots of upsells

Central Rittenhouse location (right on the square!), 2-3 blocks from two different grocery stores, and a half block from 7/11 for emergency snacks. Careful for upsells: $15/mo for gym, $240/season for pool. My utilities are included and I really like Kyle Maloney (the building manager)--he's always quick to respond to any issue! Small downside: while it is safe, it can take guests several minutes to get through building clearance.

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Awesome building, huge studios

Love the location and quality of building, plus my studio is massive for less than I might pay in The Wanamaker, but the building doesn't have a general study lounge or any extra space like that of The Claridge and 2116 Chestnut.

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Great value and location.

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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
Filter Square
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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

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Rittenhouse Square Reviews

582 reviews
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
Very close to fun restaurants/bars/shops. Close to the subway as well as the train station (suburban station).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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