| STUDIO | $2,547+ |
| 1 BED | $2,843+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,728+ |
| STUDIO | $3,397+ |
| 1 BED | $3,050+ |
| 2 BEDS | $3,950+ |
| STUDIO | $1,360+ |
| 1 BED | $1,650+ |
| 2 BEDS | $2,295+ |
| STUDIO | $1,395+ |
| 1 BED | $1,795+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,995 |
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| 1 BED | $2,095 |
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| 1 BED | $1,495 |
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| STUDIO | $895 |
| 1 BED | $980 |
| 2 BEDS | $1,250+ |
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| STUDIO | $1,310+ |
| 1 BED | $1,500+ |
| 2 BEDS | $1,690+ |
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| 1 BED | $2,050 |
| 2 BEDS | $3,200 |
| STUDIO | $2,645+ |
| 1 BED | $2,806+ |
| 2 BEDS | $4,239+ |
Rental prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA have decreased by 0.26% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,227 to $3,218.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $3,218.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is around $3,218.
A share of 4% of apartments in University City, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 20% of rentals are $2,501-$3,000. Around 7% of University City's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000. There are 19% of apartments with rents between $2,001-$2,500. A share of 50% of apartment rentals in Philadelphia are in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in University City, Philadelphia, PA (50%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in University City, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in University City, Philadelphia, PA are: The Chestnut and AKA University City.
The average rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $2,713.
The price range for a studio apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is between $2,575 and $4,574.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is between $2,843 and $6,693.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is between $3,728 and $8,631.
In University City 82% of the housing is rented out compared to 18% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 25% of University City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 72% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.
Located on the western side of Philadelphia, the apartments and houses for rent in University City extend west of Schuylkill River to 52nd Street and south of Market Street down to Woodland Avenue. With its close proximity to three major universities (the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and University of the Sciences), University City has a modern and trendy atmosphere that attracts student renters. Here, the School District of Philadelphia provides renters with the following schools: Henry C. Lea Elementary School, Samuel Powel Elementary School, Penn Alexander Middle School, West Philadelphia High School, Sayre High School, The Workshop School and The U School. Renters in University City are also dutifully served by the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia VA Medical Center and Good Shepherd Penn Partners Rehabilitation Hospital.
University City is full of pedestrian paths and bike lanes throughout the neighborhood for renters to use. Additionally, whether it's observing ancient artifacts at The Penn Museum; live performances at Iron Gate Theater and Mandell Theater; a movie at City Penn 6 theater; or finding inspiration at the Institute of Contemporary Art, renters soon discover that everything is within walking distance. Meanwhile, apartment rentals in University City range from high-rise, luxury units with studio layouts and one to six bedrooms to large, Victorian houses that have been converted into studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent. There are also many townhouses for rent in University City with late 19th- and 20th-century Victorian architecture featuring distinctive brick exteriors, fireplaces and hardwood floors (usually with one to two bedrooms). The remaining houses for rent in University City that have not been converted are typically large and contain anywhere from one to six bedrooms.
In total, University City, Philadelphia, PA has 18,585 residents, 10,022 women and 8,563 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University City’s population is 23.
With so many campuses within such a short distance, renters will find a seemingly endless number of libraries in University City, including Walnut Street West Library; Music Library and Ormandy Center; Charles L. Durham Library; and Lippincott Wharton Library. Otherwise, renters in University City take Chestnut Street for less than two miles to reach The Shops at Liberty Place. To the west, the Cavalry Community Center has arts and culture initiatives, while, to the east, the Community Education Center offers special classes, programs and musical events. Giant and ACME are two grocery stores available when renting in University City (along with the farmers' market at Clark Park). Renters also have many favorite restaurants near the University of Pennsylvania, including Louie Louie (French-American cuisine), Kpod (Asian cuisine) and the Shake Shack for ultra-casual dining.
There is a total of 6,808 households in University City, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 1,186 have children and 5,622 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,105 family households and 4,703 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University City is 0.96 people, on average. The median household annual income in University City equals $39,526, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,266.
With Route 3 going through the neighborhood and I-76 wrapping east around the Schuykill River, renters have access to the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As such, plenty of University City renters do not own a vehicle and get around the neighborhood just fine. Alternatively, the Loop Through University City Shuttle (LUCY) is provided by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which takes renters to every major destination within University City. Likewise, the Amtrak Philadelphia Train Station takes renters to Miami, New York and other states. Finally, the nearest airport when renting in University City is Philadelphia International Airport, which is located eight miles southwest.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in University City, Philadelphia, PA have no high school education, 26% went to high-school, and 38% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.
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