The Ryland
1 Dock St,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
$1,910 - $8,305 | Studio - 3 Beds
Society Hill
Philadelphia, PA
Society Hill - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
Where history lives
Walkable
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Historic
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Landmarks
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Riverfront
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Urban
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Entertainment
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With its brick-paved sidewalks, cobblestone alleyways, and gorgeous historic architecture, Society Hill is one of Philadelphia's oldest and most sought-after neighborhoods. The name is slightly misleading -- it isn't on a hill and it has nothing to do with social standing. Instead, the name is derived from the original settlers, a group of Free Society of Traders who received land from William Penn back in 1682. They planted a flag on a small hill in the neighborhood, and the area quickly became known as the "Society's Hill."
Society Hill contains a variety of spectacular buildings, some dating to its original settlement. The neighborhood was diverse, even back in the 1700s, with small row houses sitting next to mansions. One of those mansions, the Physick House, built in 1786, is one of the neighborhood's last surviving Federal-style mansions. Today, it is a house museum that offers public tours. Other historic landmarks in Society Hill include Old St. Joseph's, a Roman Catholic church founded in 1733; the Shippen-Wistar House, built around 1750 (by the first doctor to use bodies for dissection, Dr. William Shippen); and Old Pine, a church built in 1766.
Society Hill is home to one of the five public squares laid out by William Penn, Washington Square. Back then, it was used as a pasture and a burial ground. Today, it is a picturesque park with a fountain, sitting next door to some of Philadelphia's major landmarks, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Head to Headhouse Square to shop at the oldest farmer's market in Philly, the Headhouse Square Farmer's Market, and stroll the cobblestone Dock Street to enjoy some of Philly's best restaurants and theaters.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Society Hill is $1,021 for a studio, $1,867 for one bedroom, $2,845 for two bedrooms, and $8,403 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Society Hill has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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340 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,021/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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698 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,867/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,845/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$8,403/month
Average Rent
Transportation
97
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
92
Rider's Paradise
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
85
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
- Great Egg Harbor River
- Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
- Independence Seaport Museum
- Independence National Historical Park
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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