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105 S 41st Street

4203 Chester Ave

University City Associates

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

University City Associates

University City Associates

University City Associates

3838-3842 Haverford Ave

Mantua Preservation Project

Campus Apartments

4107 Chester

4138 W Girard Ave

Residences at 3862

3301-3303 Baring St

Powelton Properties

227 S 42nd St

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4208 Walnut St

University City Associates

Chester Plaza

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University City Associates

University City Associates

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Concord Hall at Campus Apartments

3852 W Girard Ave

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Powelton West Apartments

Steeple Lofts at University City

4511-17 Pine Street

Spencers Place

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4105 Pine St

4200 Lancaster Ave

4601 Spruce St

101 N 35th St

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Campus Apartments

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

Haverford_3936

University City Associates

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The Branden

4103 Walnut St

New Horizons

4408 Lancaster Ave

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4119 Walnut St

Cedar Park Home
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 | $1,615 | $800 | $2,991 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,172 | $600 | $9,000 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $995 | $5,290 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $800 | $8,425 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $795 | $4,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,642 | $1,650 | $5,100 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $4,000 | $4,495 |
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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 $1,010.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Walnut Street which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in University City costs $4,500.
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 180 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 $850 which is $3,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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