AQ Rittenhouse has been a really great place to live. The apartments are brand new so everything looks really great. While the apartments are pretty small, we pay under $2400 for a two bedroom which is much cheaper than two bedrooms at other new apartment buildings like 2116 Chestnut or the Icon. The apartment has a really great rooftop but it closes at 10 pm. The gym is also pretty small so you will probably have to get a separate gym membership. The best part about the building is the location. There lots of great bars and restaurants nearby, it's only about a 20 minute walk to campus, and its less than a $10 cab ride for anywhere in Center City.

New, updated apartments. Gym is tiny. 24 hr doorman. Apartments and rooms are small. Great location.

Very good place to live...close a lot of food joints and bars. Access to a fantastic rooftop.

2116 is one of the newest buildings in Center City. The location is great, the units have nice hardwood floors, beautiful bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances. The building does not seem to have the wisest construction for something brand new- there is not much storage, some of the angles are weird, and the layouts could be better. Management is excellent, responsive, friendly, and professional. Maintenance is quick and thorough. Roof deck is nice, but the promised grill is not there. The "gym" is really an afterthought, especially given that the building is new and could have planned for something bigger. The units are a bit expensive for what you get.

AQ has a few benefits:
- brand new building, so everything looks new and clean
- a really nice rooftop - though pretty unusable in the winter and the lounge attached to the rooftop closes at 10pm so can't really have people over.

Negatives:
- no other amenities. The gyn is paltry, so expect to pay for a real gym membership.
- rent isn't cheap - $2450 could get you more value at other buildings (eg Claridge)
- apartments are small. Storage space is minimal.