Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (167 Rentals)

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Chestnut Hall
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$1,132 - $1,589
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Chestnut Hall

3900 Chestnut StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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West Lofts
$1,135 - $2,460
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West Lofts

220 S 47th StPhiladelphia, PA 19139
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Paloma University City
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$1,159 - $2,549
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Paloma University City

3600-3630 Lancaster AvePhiladelphia, PA 19104
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3411 Baring St
$900 - $950
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3411 Baring St

3411 Baring StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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894 N 42nd St
$995 - $1,095
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894 N 42nd St

894 N 42nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
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1346 N 27th St

PhiladelphiaPA19121

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Frequently Asked Questions about University City

How much are Studio apartments in University City?

There are currently 425 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $850 to $3,020 with an average price of $1,613.

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 $475 to $4,910 with an average monthly rent of $2,069.

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 $959 to $5,614. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,480.

How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 202 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $8,425 - averaging $2,051 for the location.

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