
Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $2,000 (381 Rentals)


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The Clark

Uno on Chestnut

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

Garden Court Towers

Evo at Cira Centre South

The Felix

LVL West

The Eleanor at Chestnut (Per Bedroom Lease)

The Linden University City
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The Ivy

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Quaker Court

44West

Eleanor at Walnut

Hamilton Court
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Chestnut Hall

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Carriage House

ANOVA uCity Square

The Standard at Philadelphia

University City Associates

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The Hub on Chestnut Street

3939 Chestnut Street

Walnut Street

Shepherd Lofts
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The Lofts at Brewerytown

Lexington Apartments

3605 Powelton Ave

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Paloma University City

3830 Baring St

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The Accolade on Chestnut

1101 N 41st St

The Gio

3511 Baring St

Annex at Brewerytown
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Ludlow 43

3502 Mount Vernon

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325 N 40th St

Haverford Lofts

3929 Pine St

4031 Spruce St

3835-3837 Hamilton St

120 N 34th St

4054 Chestnut 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 | $1,611 | $800 | $2,991 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $600 | $9,000 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $995 | $5,290 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $800 | $8,425 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $795 | $4,400 |
| University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,786 | $1,650 | $5,100 |
| University City 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $4,000 | $4,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity City, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #31
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
How much are Studio apartments in University City?
There are currently 450 Studio Apartments in University City with rent ranges from $800 to $2,991 with an average price of $1,611.
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 $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,170.
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 $995 to $5,290. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,703.
How expensive are University City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in University City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $800 to $8,425 - averaging $2,200 for the location.
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