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Highlights

  • Community amenities
  • Apartment community lifestyle
  • Neighborhood amenities
  • Apartment rental

Location

329 S 42nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA|Spruce Hill
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Management

Campus Apartments, LLC.

Leasing office

(844) 243-9694 ext. 1278

Open 

Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm ET

Property Overview

University City Associates earns a strong expert rating of 9.2/10, supported by excellent value, standout amenities, a highly rated location, and solid overall quality and trustworthiness. It also offers community and neighborhood conveniences, plus a lifestyle-focused apartment rental experience, with helpful photos and strong value per square foot. The nearby elementary school adds another practical benefit for some renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
University City Associates is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath300+ sqft$985–$1,020 /mo2 units availableApartment
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1 bed1 bath550 sqft$1,110 /mo1 unit availableApartment

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Amenities for University City Associates

Apartment Amenities

Renovated Apartments Available

Appliances

Upgraded Appliances

Building

Bike RoomOnsite Laundry

Services

Amazon Hub

Other

Online Payments Available
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. Application Fee.

$45

Uca Admin Fee

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. UCA Admin Fee.

$175

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Utility Administrative Fee

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable fee. Utility Administrative Fee.

$66

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Building details

Property details

Units47
Lease terms12 months
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About University City Associates

HomeApartments in PhiladelphiaSpruce Hill University City Associates

University City Associates offers affordable off-campus housing, allowing students to live and study comfortably in Philadelphia. Our properties are ideally situated near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Walnut Hill College, SJU, and the Institute of the Culinary Arts. Whether you bike, walk, or take the LUCY, you can live off-campus and never be too far from class!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
University City Associates is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated University City Associates
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
University City Associates offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
University City Associates goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including amazon hub. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, University City Associates receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
University City Associates is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
University City Associates has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How University City Associates compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 480 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
Studio is 86 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Spruce Hill

Studio apartments at University City Associates cost about 3% less than the average rent price for studios in Spruce Hill.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% lower than 1-bedrooms in Spruce Hill.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Spruce Hill
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,180
November 2024$1,196
December 2024$1,199
January 2025$1,206
February 2025$1,208
March 2025$1,209
April 2025$1,194
May 2025$1,222
June 2025$1,225
July 2025$1,227
August 2025$1,198
September 2025$1,195
October 2025$1,193
November 2025$1,153
December 2025$1,149
January 2026$1,189
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,197
April 2026$1,176
May 2026$1,195
June 2026$1,196
July 2026$1,198
August 2026$1,225
September 2026$1,228
A table of studio rental data trends in Spruce Hill
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,012
November 2024$1,038
December 2024$1,052
January 2025$1,047
February 2025$1,044
March 2025$1,020
April 2025$1,021
May 2025$1,033
June 2025$1,038
July 2025$1,044
August 2025$1,024
September 2025$1,027
October 2025$1,048
November 2025$1,034
December 2025$1,032
January 2026$1,068
February 2026$1,065
March 2026$1,045
April 2026$1,027
May 2026$1,050
June 2026$1,054
July 2026$1,069
August 2026$1,063
September 2026$1,025

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 329 S 42nd St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,400 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $985.
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Schools near University City Associates

Penn Alexander School

4209 spruce st

philadelphia, PA, 19104

K-8Public
A-

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 1

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 3

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - St. Elizabeth's Center 2

1801 north 23rd st

philadelphia, PA, 19121

PKPublic

Acelero Learning - Jefferson Center

900 w jefferson st

philadelphia, PA, 19122

PKPublic
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Getting around Philadelphia near 329 S 42nd St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 329 S 42nd St, Philadelphia

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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