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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA

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  • a living room with a large window and a couch and a table
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    2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $2,841+
  • a living room with a view of a city and a table and chairs
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    3720 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $2,340+
  • A modern living room with a large sectional sofa and a coffee table in the center.
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    3025 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $2,514+

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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    2308 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • an empty kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
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    2209 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • an empty kitchen with a fireplace and white appliances
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    2125 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    101 S 39Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,945
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    101 S 39Th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,995
  • 3939 Chestnut Street 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    3939 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,675
  • 3945 Chestnut Street 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    3945 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,545
  • a restaurant on the corner of a building on a city street
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    3741 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,010
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2312 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $1,795+
  • a row of brick apartment buildings on a city street
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    2310 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3608-3612 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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  • a brick building with a door and some windows
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    2127 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • A modern living room with a white couch and a large abstract painting on the wall.
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    2116 Chestnut, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $2,173+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair
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    3221 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,625+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    3604-3608 Haverford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,499
  • three people in a swimming pool wearing sunglasses
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    30 N 23Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $2,495
  • a busy city street with cars and a tall building
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    2100 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • a large brick building with a sign on the side of it
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    2121 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black dishwasher.
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    4051 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    1 BED $1,100
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
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    125 S. 21 Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a balcony
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    2323 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $2,384+
  • A kitchen with black cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    115 S 21St St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    1 BED $1,795
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University City, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 1.97% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,716 to $2,769.

Check out the average rent in Philadelphia.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $2,769.

Average rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA

$2,769/mo University City, Philadelphia, PA average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is around $2,769.

    What's the typical rent budget in University City, Philadelphia, PA?

    A share of 3% of apartments in University City, Philadelphia, PA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 30% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 39% of University City's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 28% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in University City, Philadelphia, PA (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in University City, PA

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    Very Walkable
    98 /100
    Rider's Paradise
    88 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 84, Transit Score®: 98, Bike Score®: 88

    Frequently asked questions

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in University City, Philadelphia, PA on RentCafe?

    There are 119 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in University City, Philadelphia, PA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?

    The average University City, Philadelphia, PA 1 bedroom apartment size is 702 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    University City, Philadelphia, PA demographics

    • 54,454Total Population
    • 29,364 Female
      25,090 Male
    • 23Median Age

    In total, University City, Philadelphia, PA has 54,454 residents, 29,364 women and 25,090 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University City’s population is 23.

    University City, Philadelphia, PA households

    • 6,169 Family
      13,779 Non-family
    • 3,476 Children
      16,472 No Children
    • 19,948Total Number of Households
    • 1Average People Per Household
    • $39,526Median Household Income

    There is a total of 19,948 households in University City, Philadelphia, PA. Of these, 3,476 have children and 16,472 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 6,169 family households and 13,779 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University City is 1 people, on average. The median household annual income in University City equals $39,526, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,266.

    University City, Philadelphia, PA education statistics

    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.