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3852 W Girard Ave

Concord Hall at Campus Apartments

Powelton West Apartments

4107 Chester

4607-09 Cedar Ave.

4511-17 Pine Street

Spencers Place

Campus Apartments

325 N 40th St

101 N 35th St

4111 Pine St

4601 Spruce St

4200 Lancaster Ave

4105 Pine St

Campus Apartments

Campus Apartments

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

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University City Associates

Campus Apartments

New Horizons

4103 Walnut St

4408 Lancaster Ave

Campus Apartments

4119 Walnut St

The Branden

Campus Apartments

Drexel Court

Castle Hill Apartments

319-321 N 33rd St

4501 Chester Ave

4523 Spruce Street

Breslyn House

746 N 40th St

The Larchmont Apartments

Westwood

Satterlee Apartment

1213 N 41st St

503 S 41st Street

Steeple Lofts at University City

723-729 N 35th St

908 S 47th St

The Icelandic

Pine Tower

Blockley I & II

3951 Lancaster Ave.

3847 Haverford Ave

Vestry Lofts

1723 Memorial 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 | $1,933 | $750 | $6,010 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,050 | $9,555 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $1,149 | $5,898 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $700 | $3,900 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $1,695 | $2,500 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $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 $1,100.
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 $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 176 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 $1,104 which is $7,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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