
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (275 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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Chestnut Hall

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The Clark

Avira

Uno on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Garden Court Towers

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)
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Luna on Pine

The Linden University City

West Lofts Apartments

Vue32

ER UC Flats LLC

Eleanor at Walnut

Arrive University City

Hamilton Court

The Flats at Brewerytown

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Quaker Court
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Fairfax Apartments

ANOVA uCity Square

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The Chestnut

Campus Apartments

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The Left Bank

Spruce Square

The Lofts at Brewerytown

Shepherd Lofts

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Paloma University City
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The Accolade on Chestnut

Fairmount North

The Apartments at Brewerytown

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AKA University City

The Hub on Chestnut Street

3939 Chestnut Street

3737 CHESTNUT

2400 Chestnut St
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Locust on the Park

300 S 41st St

4055 Spruce St

3502 Mount Vernon

The Residences At 3221

Haverford Lofts

The View at Brandywine

4031 Spruce St

3413-3415 Race 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 | $1,871 | $750 | $6,033 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $1,050 | $9,422 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $1,175 | $7,350 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $700 | $3,900 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 $1,065 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 | $1,065 |
| The Hub at 31 Brewerytown | 4/4 | Brewerytown | $1,345 |
| West Lofts Apartments | 3.8/4 | Walnut Hill | $1,100 |
| The Chestnut | 3.6/4 | University City | $2,439 |
| Uno on Chestnut | 3.2/4 | Spruce Hill | $1,640 |
| 3737 CHESTNUT | 3.2/4 | University City | $2,520 |
| Ludlow 43 | 3.2/4 | Spruce Hill | $1,250 |
| The View at Brandywine | 3.2/4 | Mantua | $2,800 |
| ANOVA uCity Square | 3/4 | University City | $1,705 |
| The Apartments at Brewerytown | 3/4 | Brewerytown | $1,499 |
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 Studio Lofts Model at West Lofts Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,100. The second cheapest University City Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio | Classic Studio unit at Fairfax Apartments starting at $1,245. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly University City apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | $1,100 |
| Fairfax Apartments | Studio | Classic | $1,245 |
| The Hub at 31 Brewerytown | Studio | Classic | $1,345 |
| The Apartments at Brewerytown | Two Bedroom | $1,499 |
| Uno on Chestnut | 1x1 | $1,640 |
| ANOVA uCity Square | S1 | $1,705 |
| ER UC Flats LLC | 2BR/2BA | $1,820 |
| The Chestnut | A2 | $2,439 |
| 3737 CHESTNUT | One Bedroom 651 | $2,630 |
| The View at Brandywine | 4 Bedroom North East | $2,800 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 Eleanor at Walnut listed at $805.
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 $2,332.
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 $2,195 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 622 sq ft.
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