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


Chestnut Hall

The Clark

Evo at Cira Centre South

LVL West

Steeple Lofts at University City

West Lofts Apartments

Garden Court Towers

Fairfax Apartments
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Luna on Pine

The Felix

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

Mason on Chestnut

Camelot Apartments

Campus Apartments
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3931 Pine St.

University City Associates

Mt Vernon Manor Phase II

Beechwood - Cedar Park

Paloma University City

3714 Haverford Ave

The Accolade on Chestnut

The Hub on Chestnut Street

Campus Apartments
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3939 Chestnut Street

The Ivy

Hamilton Court

Mantua Preservation Project

3729 Lancaster Ave

Fitler Commons

Birchwood at Grays Ferry

Brentwood

435 N 39th St, Unit 3rd Floor

4039 Green St, Unit 1

4633 Walnut St, Unit B

28 South 48th St, Unit 2

3839 Pearl St, Unit 2

1233 N 27th St, Unit B

1261 N Newkirk St, Unit B

323 S 46th St, Unit 3F

517 S 41st St, Unit 3R

227 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3

425 S 46th St, Unit Frnt

651 N 33rd St, Unit 2
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 | $1,713 | $650 | $6,196 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $550 | $10,000+ |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $955 | $7,324 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,217 | $1,199 | $9,950 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $999 | $3,300 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $979 | $4,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 219 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $650 to $6,196 with an average price of $1,713.
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 $550 to $11,043 with an average monthly rent of $2,283.
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 $955 to $7,324. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,735.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 179 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,199 to $9,950 - averaging $2,217 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
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