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535 Budd St
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University City Associates
4101-4103 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4051 Spruce St, Unit 1F
4051 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3601-3603 Powelton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4219 W Girard Ave, Unit C
4219 W Girard AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4400 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4111 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Fairfax Apartments
4247 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chestnut Hall
3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4311 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3511 Baring StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
4617 Cedar Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19143
2601 Pennsylvania Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19130
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Ludlow 43
12 S 43rd StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Hub on Chestnut Street
3945 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
2701 W Girard Ave
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4240 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3939 Chestnut Street
3939-3941 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Create a productive work-from-home apartment setup, even in a small space or studio. Discover layout ideas, desk solutions, and organization tips that actually work.
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The Hub at 31 Brewerytown
1410 N 31st StPhiladelphia, PA 19121
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West Lofts Apartments
220 S 47th StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Luna on Pine
400 S 40th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Clark
4519 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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LVL West
4301 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Garden Court Towers
4701 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Walnut Court Apartments
131 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4504 Pine Street
4504 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Spruce Manor
4529 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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4527 Pine Street
4527 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
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4402 Pine Street.
4402 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Mason on Chestnut
3701 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4528 Spruce St
4528 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Chester Hall
4205 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4530 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Sherwood Court
4417 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Spruce Hall
4141 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4025 Locust St
4025 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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4027 Locust St
4027 Locust StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Campus Apartments
315 S 45th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Campus Apartments
305-311 S 40th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Winchester Apartments
4804 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Gardens
506 S 41st StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Lexington
4207 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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Chester Lynne Apartments
4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Verona Apartments
4701-4723 Walnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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RSS-University Court
4618 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Springline on 36th
3600-3606 Spring Garden StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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The Emerson
4209 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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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 | $1,612 | $800 | $2,991 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,180 | $600 | $9,000 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $995 | $5,290 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $800 | $8,425 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $795 | $4,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $1,650 | $5,100 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $4,000 | $4,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,010.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Winchester Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University City costs $4,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 151 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $728 which is $3,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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