Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (170 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

West Lofts Apartments

University City Associates

4408 Lancaster Ave

4145 W Girard Ave

4216 Westminster Ave

4428 Chestnut St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

3608 Olive St

Mason on Chestnut
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4800 Brown St

The Flats at Brewerytown

LVL West

3512 Lancaster Ave

The Ivy

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown
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University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
University City Studio Apartments | $1,612 | $750 | $3,440 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $600 | $4,900 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $992 | $6,535 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $999 | $5,019 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,035 | $3,880 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,009 | $4,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in University City costs $8,290.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 218 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $677 which is $7,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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