
Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (285 Rentals)


SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

LVL West

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Evo at Cira Centre South

Fairmount North

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

West Lofts Apartments

Garden Court Towers
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Carriage House

Hamilton Court

Eleanor at Walnut

Mason on Chestnut

Camelot Apartments

University City Associates

Campus Apartments

The Flats at Brewerytown
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Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

Paloma University City

Ludlow 43

The Apartments at Brewerytown

Campus Apartments

3939 Chestnut Street

The Ivy

Mantua Preservation Project

Steeple Lofts at University City
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3413-3415 Race St

Fitler Commons

Brentwood

764 N 26th St, Unit 1st Floor

2823 W Girard Ave, Unit 2R

2631 W Girard Ave, Unit 3
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4428 Chestnut St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

4529 Springfield Ave, Unit 2F

4051 Powelton Ave, Unit 2A
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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 |
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University City Studio Apartments | $1,612 | $750 | $3,440 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $600 | $4,900 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $992 | $6,535 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $999 | $5,019 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,035 | $3,880 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,695 | $1,009 | $4,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 468 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $750 to $3,440 with an average price of $1,612.
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 $600 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,032.
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 $992 to $6,535. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,422.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 206 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $999 to $5,019 - averaging $1,823 for the location.
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