
Studio Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (442 Rentals)


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The Clark

Avira

Uno on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Garden Court Towers

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Evo at Cira Centre South

The Felix

LVL West

Luna on Pine
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The Linden University City

Arrive University City

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Chestnut Hall

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Quaker Court

West Lofts Apartments

Fairfax Apartments

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Carriage House

ANOVA uCity Square

AKA University City

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The Chestnut
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Campus Apartments

University City Associates

Shepherd Lofts

Ludlow 43

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The Accolade on Chestnut

Fairmount North

3511 Baring St

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The Hub on Chestnut Street

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3939 Chestnut Street

2400 Chestnut St

4055 Spruce St

3729 Lancaster Ave

4615 Cedar Ave

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Locust on the Park

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The Left Bank

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4060 Chestnut St

3409 Powelton Ave

3748 Lancaster Ave
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3748 Lancaster Ave

4241 Locust St

4124 Chester Ave

4124-30 Haverford Ave

2321 Fitzwater St

939 Belmont Ave

533 Budd St

525 N 41st St

4015 Lancaster Ave

2813 W Girard Ave
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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 | $1,771 | $775 | $5,458 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $760 | $10,000+ |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,050 | $7,203 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,961 | $1,184 | $8,712 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,095 | $3,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,937 | $1,925 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 442 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available University City Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Left Bank and is listed at 822 square feet priced from $2,354. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Bank | Monarch Jr. 1-Bed | 822 Sq Ft | $2,354 |
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | 720 Sq Ft | $988 |
| Carriage House | S18 | 673 Sq Ft | $1,669 |
| The Linden University City | Unit A | 588 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| Arrive University City | Girard | 582 Sq Ft | $2,283 |
| Quaker Court | olge10b2 | 0 Bed | 1 Bath | 565 Sq Ft | $1,718 |
| Evo at Cira Centre South | Studio EX B - F 2-7 | 563 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Fairmount North | A1 | 549 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| 3729 Lancaster Ave | 3804 Lancaster Ave Studio | 535 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Locust on the Park | Bank | 528 Sq Ft | $2,181 |
Cheapest Available University City Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit University City of Philadelphia, PA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $800 at Sherwood Court. The average price for all Studio apartments in University City is currently $1,771. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Court | 0BR/1.0BA | $800 |
| Campus Apartments | Studio | $850 |
| Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | $850 |
| Chester Lynne Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | $890 |
| 4107 Chester | 0BR/1.0BA | $950 |
| University City Associates | Studio | $985 |
| West Lofts Apartments | Studio Lofts | $988 |
| The Felix | Studio - Layout A | $1,130 |
| The Clark | A1 | $1,139 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio University City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in University City with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in University City is at Sherwood Court listed at $800.
How much is the average rent for a Studio University City Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in University City is $1,771.
What is the largest available Studio University City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 822 square feet unit starting from $2,354 at The Left Bank.
What is the average size for University City Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in University City is currently 421 sq ft.
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