
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $959 (86 Rentals)


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894 N 42nd St, Unit 3

3724 Fairmount Ave, Unit 1

3132 Mantua Ave, Unit 3

3413-3415 Race St

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3601 Spring Garden St

3605 Powelton Ave

3908 W Girard Ave

4213 W Girard Ave
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4202 Chestnut St, Unit 2

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872 N 46th St

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3817 Wallace St

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2631 W Girard Ave, Unit 2
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4224 Brown St

3100-02 Spring Garden St, Unit Apt. 2W

3100-02 Spring Garden St

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3617 Spring Garden St

4021 Brown St

The Ivy

436 N 32nd St, Unit 1

645 Brooklyn St
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921 N 29th St

2208 Christian St

University City Associates

3832 Baring St

3830 Baring St

1257 N Newkirk St

4045 Powelton Ave, Unit 1

3409 Powelton Ave

653 N Preston St

4312 Pennsgrove St
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Cloisters III

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Springline on 36th

Winchester Apartments

333 S 43rd Street
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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 | $1,576 | $680 | $4,184 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $650 | $9,000 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $959 | $6,123 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,003 | $849 | $5,450 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $795 | $4,950 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $1,249 | $4,500 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $1,100 | $4,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #34
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in University City costs $1,815.
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 147 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 $681 which is $1,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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