1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (532 Rentals)

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The Clark
$2,060 - $2,180
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$1,366 - $2,358
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The Clark

4519 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Chestnut Hall
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$1,237 - $1,512
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$1,132 - $1,589
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 5

Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Quaker Court
$1,882 - $2,197
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$1,597 - $15,189
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$1,597 - $15,189
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Quaker Court

3514 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Locust on the Park
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$2,597 - $2,965
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$2,281 - $3,662
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Locust on the Park

201 S 25th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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The Left Bank
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$2,334 - $2,802
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$2,414 - $4,990
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 19

The Left Bank

3131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Carriage House
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$1,895 - $2,475
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$1,737 - $2,480
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$1,737 - $2,480
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Carriage House

3500 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Chestnut
$3,303 - $3,340
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$2,336 - $7,168
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

The Chestnut

3720 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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West Lofts
$1,400 - $2,040
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$1,135 - $2,460
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West Lofts

220 S 47th StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Paloma University City
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$1,949 - $2,549
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$1,159 - $2,549
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Paloma University City

3600-3630 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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AKA University City
$2,746 - $3,600
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$2,738 - $6,434
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AKA University City

2929 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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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 Carriage House and is listed at 973 square feet priced from $2,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Carriage HouseB13973 Sq Ft$2,475
The Linden University CityUnit F Duplex885 Sq Ft$2,750
The Ivy4323 One Bedroom825 Sq Ft$1,700
Garden Court TowersT2C5817 Sq Ft$2,195
Locust on the ParkBuckley Premier809 Sq Ft$2,936
637 N 32nd St2 bed750 Sq Ft$1,695
Fairfax Apartments1 BR - 1 BTH748 Sq Ft$1,465
Arrive University CityLocust698 Sq Ft$2,709
AKA University CityOne Bedroom Premium Penthouse577 Sq Ft$3,120
Campus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom459 Sq Ft$1,275

Cheapest Available University City 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit University City of Philadelphia, PA is the Chester Model starting from $900 at Winchester Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in University City is currently $2,069. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Winchester ApartmentsChester$900
44WestStandard Studio$1,050
825 N 41st St1BR/1.0BA$1,130
804 N 41st St1BR/1.0BA$1,180
Lexington Apartments1 Bedroom$1,191
Steeple Lofts at University City1BR/1.0BA$1,250
Campus Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$1,275

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University City, Philadelphia, PA

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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 Winchester Apartments listed at $900.

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 $2,069.

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 973 square feet unit starting from $2,475 at Carriage House.

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 515 sq ft.

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