Studio Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (432 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hall
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$1,149 - $1,493
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$1,226 - $1,673

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Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Quaker Court
$1,706 - $1,871
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$1,706 - $15,050

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$1,706 - $15,050
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Quaker Court

3514 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Locust on the Park
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$2,038 - $2,281
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$2,117 - $3,044

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Locust on the Park

201 S 25th StPhiladelphia, PA 19103
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Carriage House
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$1,730 - $1,830
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$1,810 - $2,675

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$1,810 - $2,675
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Carriage House

3500 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Chestnut
$2,443 - $2,733
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$2,491 - $7,492

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The Chestnut

3720 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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$1,215 - $1,465

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4247 Locust St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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$1,333 - $1,493

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3900 Chestnut St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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$850 - $900

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535 Budd St

PhiladelphiaPA19104
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Campus Apartments
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Campus Apartments

4117 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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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 Fairmount North and is listed at 549 square feet priced from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fairmount NorthA1549 Sq Ft$1,395
Evo at Cira Centre SouthStudio EX A - F 2-7525 Sq Ft$2,310
Garden Court TowersT2A6525 Sq Ft$1,695
West Lofts ApartmentsStudio Lofts520 Sq FtCall for Rates
The Linden University CityUnit B520 Sq Ft$2,225
Carriage HouseS5507 Sq Ft$1,830
The ChestnutA1505 Sq Ft$2,491
Springline on 36thStudio500 Sq Ft$895
Luna on Pine0BR/1.0BA491 Sq Ft$1,325
Quaker Courtolqe10a | 0 Bed | 1 Bath460 Sq Ft$1,706

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 $1,588. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomery$850
Springline on 36thStudio$895
University City AssociatesStudio$955
Lexington ApartmentsStudio$1,010
Campus ApartmentsStudio$1,095
Fairfax ApartmentsStudio | Classic JR$1,100
The Ivy4311 Studio B$1,125
Cedar Park HomeStudio$1,190
3511 Baring StStudio$1,200
Chestnut HallThe Collegiate$1,258

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University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including University City, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,588.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in University City is a 549 square feet unit starting from $1,395 at Fairmount North.

What is the average size for University City Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in University City is currently 120 sq ft.

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