1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (543 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hall
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$1,377 - $1,968
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Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Quaker Court
$1,894 - $2,059
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$1,764 - $5,614
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Quaker Court

3514 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Carriage House
$1,757 - $2,475
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$1,494 - $2,675
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$1,494 - $2,675
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Carriage House

3500 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Chestnut
$2,555 - $3,402
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$2,430 - $6,914
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The Chestnut

3720 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Left Bank
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$2,395 - $3,166
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$2,329 - $5,116
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The Left Bank

3131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Paloma University City
$2,199 - $2,549
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$1,169 - $2,559
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16

Paloma University City

3600-3630 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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AKA University City
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$3,296 - $4,173
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$2,466 - $7,762
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AKA University City

2929 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Locust on the Park
$2,648 - $3,407
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Locust on the Park

201 S 25th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Largest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Domus and is listed at 1,003 square feet priced from $3,153. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
DomusPlan F (A1L)1,003 Sq Ft$3,153
The Left BankCedar Premier910 Sq Ft$2,817
The Linden University CityUnit F Duplex885 Sq Ft$2,650
The Flats at BrewerytownThe Flats | 1 Bd 1 Ba 874 SF874 Sq Ft$1,775
Carriage HouseA23868 Sq Ft$1,997
AKA University CityOne Bedroom Den835 Sq Ft$3,120
Garden Court TowersT2C5817 Sq Ft$2,295
Fairmount NorthB8794 Sq Ft$2,150
Quaker Courtolqa10e | 1 Bed | 1 Bath765 Sq Ft$1,894
Chestnut HallThe Study plus Den750 Sq Ft$1,663

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of Philadelphia, PA is the SI Model starting from $800 at Walnut Street. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $2,719. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Walnut StreetSI$800
Winchester ApartmentsChester$900
RSS-University CourtOne Bedroom$980
44WestStandard Studio$1,050
The Flats at BrewerytownThe Flats | 1 Bd1 Ba 662 SF$1,375
Fairfax Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic$1,445
The Felix1 Bed - Layout A$1,450
SOLO on Chestnut - 42331 Bed / 1 Bath$1,600

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University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom University City Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in University City with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in University City is at Walnut Street listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom University City Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in University City is $2,719.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 1,003 square feet unit starting from $3,153 at Domus.

What is the average size for University City 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in University City is currently 651 sq ft.

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