
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $475 (179 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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3511 Baring St

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631 N Preston St, Unit 1

2725 W Girard Ave, Unit 2F

2725 W Girard Ave, Unit 3F

631 N Preston St

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Fitler Commons
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1235 N 27th St, Unit C

The Hub on Chestnut Street

1235 N 27th St

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4031 Locust St

Cloisters III

4504 Pine Street

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3601 Spring Garden st

Raleigh Apartments

4642 Spruce St
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4403 Pine Street

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333 S 43rd Street

4225 Pine Street

504 S 41st St

Winchester Apartments

4027 Locust St

The Carano Building

4025 Locust St

Gunter Hall
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Chester Hall

105 S 41st Street

4203 Chester Ave

Campus Apartments

University City Associates

3838-3842 Haverford Ave

Springline on 36th

RSS-University Court

Verona Apartments
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The Lexington

227 S 42nd St

4138 W Girard Ave

Powelton Properties

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University City Associates

Florence Gardens

4208 Walnut St

University City Associates

Chester Lynne Apartments
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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 | $1,613 | $850 | $3,020 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $475 | $4,910 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $959 | $5,614 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $849 | $8,425 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $795 | $3,750 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,249 | $4,500 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,100 | $4,495 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 179 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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 $1,075.
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 $1,845.
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 161 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 $672 which is $1,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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