
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (256 Rentals) Page 2 of 6
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The Hub on Chestnut Street

1429 N Hollywood St

4145 W Girard Ave

623 N 32nd St

4240 Chestnut St

4122 Haverford Ave

4800 Brown St

3511 Baring St

Garden Court Towers
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The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

LVL West

1720 Memorial Ave, Unit Three

4024 Spring Garden St, Unit B

929 N 40th St

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

3836 Haverford Ave

4422 Osage Ave, Unit 1WF

The Clark

126 S 46th St, Unit Apt A
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Carriage House

2943 W Girard Ave

4816 Chester Ave

3111 Master St

4516 Walnut St

305 N 41st St

3835-3837 Hamilton St

3939 Chestnut Street

4048 Ogden St, Unit B

4216 Baltimore Ave

3729 Lancaster Ave

836 N Preston St, Unit F

332 N 41st St

3817 Wallace St

2320 Catharine St, Unit 3

813 N 41st St

2631 W Girard Ave, Unit 3

813 N 41st St, Unit 3

3231 Powelton Ave

Fairmount North

Shepherd Lofts

2631 W Girard Ave

707 N 40th St

4104 Ogden St

3011 W Girard Ave

4046 Ogden St, Unit C

4102 Ogden St, Unit B

4102 Ogden St

759 N Preston St, Unit a
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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 | $1,665 | $725 | $3,791 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $745 | $4,910 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,050 | $6,697 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,035 | $3,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,009 | $5,975 |
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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 $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, 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 300 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 $795 which is $7,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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