
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (292 Rentals)Page 2 of 6
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4204 Chestnut St

4712 Woodland Ave

2601 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit Parkway Condominium 115

4074 Spring Garden St, Unit 1

227 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3

220 Buckingham Pl

Steeple Lofts at University City

319-321 N 33rd St

4412 Osage Ave, Unit 3R

3936 Haverford Ave

Campus Apartments

4241 Locust St

217 Buckingham Pl, Unit 3

4014 Spruce St, Unit 1 Rear

212 S 41st St

3930 Haverford Ave

2312 Locust St

Fitler Commons

SOLO on Chestnut - 4233

333 Saunders Ave

3201 Baring St

Shepherd Lofts

The Hub at 31 Brewerytown

434 N 34th St

4213 Chester Ave

3714 Haverford Ave

2635 W Girard Ave

4202 Chestnut St, Unit #2

36 N Preston St

3918 Haverford Ave

4612 Woodland Ave

4428 Parrish St

3900 Aspen St

751 N 43rd St

4129 W Girard Ave

2823 W Girard Ave

The Clark

Netherlands

4608 Baltimore Ave

3515 Hamilton St

3434 Wallace St

The Hub on Chestnut Street

Garden Court Towers

329 N Preston St

1257-59 N Newkirk St
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 | $1,710 | $650 | $8,898 |
University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $700 | $10,000+ |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $955 | $8,898 |
University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,258 | $1,200 | $9,950 |
University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,185 | $3,705 |
University City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,185 | $5,155 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $1,145.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Student Housing - Newly Renovated which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in University City costs $7,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 264 regular apartments in University City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $922 which is $6,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.