
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (263 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the University City area of Philadelphia that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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The Clark

Avira

Uno on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Evo at Cira Centre South

Luna on Pine

The Linden University City
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Chestnut Hall

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Quaker Court

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Locust on the Park

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The Left Bank

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Hamilton Court

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

Eleanor at Walnut

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Carriage House

ANOVA uCity Square

The Standard at Philadelphia

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The Chestnut

Campus Apartments
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The Hub on Chestnut Street

3939 Chestnut Street

Walnut Street

Spruce Square

The Lofts at Brewerytown

Lexington Apartments

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Paloma University City

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The Accolade on Chestnut
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Annex at Brewerytown

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AKA University City

3737 CHESTNUT

2400 Chestnut St

300 S 41st St

4055 Spruce St

3502 Mount Vernon

325 N 40th St

The Residences At 3221
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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 | $1,586 | $800 | $2,989 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $800 | $9,000 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $1,050 | $5,573 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,033 | $800 | $8,425 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $795 | $3,900 |
| 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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There are currently 263 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Most Pet Friendly University City Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Fairfax Apartments with prices starting from $1,100 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Hub at 31 Brewerytown scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,345. Here are the most Pet Friendly University City apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Apartments | 4/4 | Spruce Hill | $1,100 |
| The Hub at 31 Brewerytown | 4/4 | Brewerytown | $1,345 |
| West Lofts Apartments | 3.8/4 | Walnut Hill | $1,355 |
| 327 N 40th St | 3.6/4 | Powelton | $725 |
| The Chestnut | 3.6/4 | University City | $2,498 |
| Uno on Chestnut | 3.2/4 | Spruce Hill | $1,640 |
| Ludlow 43 | 3/4 | Spruce Hill | $1,250 |
| The View at Brandywine | 3/4 | Mantua | $2,800 |
| ANOVA uCity Square | 3/4 | University City | $1,862 |
| 3737 CHESTNUT | 3/4 | University City | $2,575 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in University City
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the University City of University City is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Haverford Lofts, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,284. The second cheapest University City Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio | Classic Studio unit at The Hub at 31 Brewerytown starting at $1,345. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly University City apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,284 |
| The Hub at 31 Brewerytown | Studio | Classic | $1,345 |
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | $1,355 |
| Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Renovated | $1,465 |
| 327 N 40th St | 4 | $1,625 |
| Uno on Chestnut | 1x1 | $1,640 |
| ANOVA uCity Square | S1 | $1,862 |
| The Chestnut | A3 | $2,498 |
| The View at Brandywine | 4 Bedroom North East | $2,800 |
| 3737 CHESTNUT | Two Bedroom | 1009 | $3,924 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #32
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in University City, Philadelphia, PA
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Outdoors Rating
For some, access to the great outdoors is something they look for when they rent. This residential area is a highly-rated submarket for its many parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs or cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly University City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in University City?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in University City is at 327 N 40th St listed at $725.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly University City Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in University City is $2,394.
What is the largest Pet Friendly University City Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 2,184 square feet unit starting from $2,220 at Avira.
What is the average size for University City Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in University City is currently at 659 sq ft.
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