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Park-centric, upscale, most walkable, excellent restaurants; 1BR $2,000–2,700
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Park-centric, upscale, most walkable, excellent restaurants; 1BR $2,000–2,700
Philadelphia Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,800/mo
Median 2BR rent
$2,350/mo
Median home price
$280K
Avg utilities
$155/mo
City-wide medians. Rittenhouse Square rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full Philadelphia breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in Philadelphia
Compare Rittenhouse Square with other popular areas.
Fishtown
Bars, coffee shops, murals, artists, most gentrified neighborhood, high energy; 1BR $1,700–2,200
Graduate Hospital / Point Breeze
Rapidly gentrifying, close to Penn/Jefferson, affordable, rowhouses; 1BR $1,500–1,900
Old City / Society Hill
Historic core, cobblestone streets, galleries, bars, walkable; 1BR $1,800–2,400
South Philly
Italian Market, working class roots, Eagles culture, affordable; 1BR $1,400–1,800
Fairmount / Art Museum
Brownstones, Fairmount Park edge, quieter, families; 1BR $1,600–2,100
Chestnut Hill / Mt. Airy
Leafy northwest neighborhoods, walkable village, diverse, excellent schools; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rittenhouse Square a good neighborhood in Philadelphia?
Park-centric, upscale, most walkable, excellent restaurants; 1BR $2,000–2,700
What is the rent in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia?
Philadelphia citywide median 1BR rent is $1,800/mo. Rittenhouse Square pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in Philadelphia often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia known for?
Park-centric, upscale, most walkable, excellent restaurants; 1BR $2,000–2,700
How does Rittenhouse Square compare to other Philadelphia neighborhoods?
Rittenhouse Square is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Other options include Fishtown, Graduate Hospital / Point Breeze, Old City / Society Hill.
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