
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $550 (160 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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Cloisters III

4504 Pine Street

Marlton Residences

Walnut Street

Raleigh Apartments

4642 Spruce St

4403 Pine Street

Walnut Court Apartments
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333 S 43rd Street

4225 Pine Street

504 S 41st St

4027 Locust St

The Carano Building

4025 Locust St

Gunter Hall

Winchester Apartments

N.P.D.F.

Chester Hall
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105 S 41st Street

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4203 Chester Ave

University City Associates

3838-3842 Haverford Ave

Springline on 36th

RSS-University Court

Verona Apartments

The Lexington

227 S 42nd St
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4138 W Girard Ave

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Florence Gardens

University City Associates

4208 Walnut St

University City Associates

Chester Lynne Apartments

3852 W Girard Ave

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4511-17 Pine Street

The Emerson

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4105 Pine St

4601 Spruce St

University City Associates

409 S 42nd St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $750 | $5,007 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,641 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,778 | $995 | $8,085 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $999 | $5,898 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $700 | $3,900 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $900, 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 158 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 $1,101 which is $7,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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