
Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (156 Rentals)


The Felix

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The Flats at Brewerytown

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Eleanor at Walnut

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The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

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4646 Hazel Ave

4633 Walnut St, Unit B

4328 Osage Ave, Unit 1M
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303 N 41st St

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4241 Locust St

2601 Pennsylvania Ave

4728 Chestnut St

4726 Chestnut St

4715 Springfield Ave

4124 Haverford Ave

618 N 40th St

4706 Chestnut St
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259 S 46th St

632 N 32nd St

223 S 45th St

4419 Ludlow St

3828 Cambridge St

918 N 48th St

4203 Walnut St

829 N 26th St

2312 Locust St

4122 Ogden St
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4238 W Girard Ave

329 N Preston St

939 Belmont Ave

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4111 Pine St

4138 W Girard Ave

4403 Pine Street

4601 Spruce St

4124 Haverford ave

339 N 40th 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 | $1,665 | $725 | $3,791 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $745 | $4,910 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,050 | $6,697 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,159 | $10,000+ |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,035 | $3,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,009 | $5,975 |
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There are currently 156 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 469 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $725 to $3,791 with an average price of $1,665.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom University City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in University City ranges from $745 to $4,910 with an average monthly rent of $2,113.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in University City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in University City range from $1,050 to $6,697. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,486.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 218 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,159 to $11,295 - averaging $1,929 for the location.
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