
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $992 (71 Rentals)


Mantua Preservation Project

4400 Lancaster Ave

Brentwood

Camelot Apartments

4034 Baring St

4706 Chestnut St

4165 Lancaster Ave

4115 Pennsgrove St

4428 Parrish St

751 N 43rd St

4245 Ogden St

2813 W Girard Ave

623 N 32nd St

319 N Preston St

305 N 41st St

1429 N Hollywood St

522 N Preston St

2631 W Girard Ave, Unit 3

332 N 41st St

2631 W Girard Ave

1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three

3231 Powelton Ave

2823 W Girard Ave, Unit 2R

2823 W Girard Ave

The Apartments at Brewerytown

909 Belmont Ave

727 N 39th St

4242 W Girard Ave
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 | $1,670 | $750 | $8,898 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $600 | $4,900 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $992 | $6,779 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $720 | $3,880 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $1,009 | $4,500 |
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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 $992.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Mt Vernon Manor Phase II which is listed at $955, 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 192 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 $822 which is $7,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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