Studio Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (440 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hall
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$1,145 - $1,523
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$1,222 - $1,968
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Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Clark
$1,401 - $1,602
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$1,417 - $2,718
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The Clark

4519 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Quaker Court
$1,764 - $1,929
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$1,764 - $5,614
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Quaker Court

3514 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Carriage House
$1,414 - $1,975
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$1,494 - $2,675
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$1,494 - $2,675
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Carriage House

3500 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Chestnut
$2,390 - $2,962
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$2,438 - $6,914
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The Chestnut

3720 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Left Bank
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$2,249 - $2,475
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$2,329 - $5,116
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The Left Bank

3131 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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AKA University City
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$2,396 - $2,756
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$2,466 - $7,762
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AKA University City

2929 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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University City, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 608 square feet priced from $2,329. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Left BankWheeler608 Sq Ft$2,329
Arrive University CityGirard582 Sq Ft$2,260
Chestnut HallThe Scholar575 Sq Ft$1,443
Carriage HouseS9557 Sq Ft$1,549
Fairmount NorthA1549 Sq Ft$1,495
Garden Court TowersT2A6525 Sq Ft$1,725
AKA University CityStudio with furniture520 Sq Ft$2,466
The ChestnutA2520 Sq Ft$2,438
RSS-University CourtStudio500 Sq Ft$895
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio Lofts251 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available University City Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit University City of Philadelphia, PA is the Montgomery Model starting from $850 at Winchester Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in University City is currently $1,928. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomery$850
RSS-University CourtStudio$895
University City AssociatesStudio$905
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio Lofts$1,100
3511 Baring StStudio$1,200
Chestnut HallThe Boathouse$1,222
Fairfax ApartmentsStudio | Classic$1,245
The FelixStudio - Layout B$1,250
The AxisSingle Deluxe$1,300

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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 Winchester Apartments listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a Studio University City Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in University City is $1,928.

What is the largest available Studio University City Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 608 square feet unit starting from $2,329 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 418 sq ft.

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