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


4501 Chester Ave

Breslyn House

4105 Pine St

Westwood

Satterlee Apartment

4156 Leidy Ave

University City Associates

University City Associates
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Westwood

17 S 44th St

4138 W Girard Ave

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Netherlands

717 N 41st St

University City Associates

University City Associates

3951 Lancaster Ave.
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University City Associates

University City Associates

723-729 N 35th St

2800 W Master St

4108 Spruce St

Lancaster_3950

46 S 44th St

1723 Memorial Ave

746 N 40th St
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Woodland

1261 N Newkirk St

University City Associates

319-321 N 33rd St

Campus Apartments

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

1257 N Newkirk St
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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 | $1,578 | $680 | $4,184 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $650 | $9,000 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,537 | $959 | $6,123 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $849 | $5,450 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 86 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 $1,150.
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 $1,845.
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 98 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 $649 which is $1,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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