
Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,500 (249 Rentals)


SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

LVL West

Chestnut Hall

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Evo at Cira Centre South

The Felix

Fairmount North
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The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

The Gio

Garden Court Towers

Eleanor at Walnut

Fairfax Apartments

Hamilton Court
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West Lofts Apartments

Mason on Chestnut

Camelot Apartments

University City Associates

Campus Apartments

The Flats at Brewerytown

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

4138 W Girard Ave

Paloma University City

Beechwood - Cedar Park

The Accolade on Chestnut

Ludlow 43
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University City PENN / PENN MEDICINE/DREXEL

908 S 47th St

The Hub on Chestnut Street

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3939 Chestnut Street

Mantua Preservation Project

The Ember

3413-3415 Race St

Fitler Commons
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Brentwood

4419 Osage Ave, Unit #1F

2631 W Girard Ave, Unit 2

227 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3
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4210 Powelton Ave, Unit First Floor
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 | $1,614 | $550 | $10,000+ |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $750 | $10,000+ |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $992 | $8,318 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,202 | $500 | $8,575 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,195 | $3,550 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,758 | $2,500 | $4,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 212 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $550 to $12,273 with an average price of $1,614.
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 $750 to $13,170 with an average monthly rent of $2,166.
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 $8,318. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,505.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 177 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $500 to $8,575 - averaging $2,202 for the location.
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