Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
University City, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University City
$2,250/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University City, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
University City, Philadelphia, PA
Rent prices in University City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University City is $2,250, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $1,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,085.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $980 |  1% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,082 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,245 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,960 | 1% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenue Of The Arts North | $1,650 | |
Bella Vista Southwark | $1,860 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,850 | |
Rittenhouse Square | $1,750 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,450 | |
Washington Square West | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,097 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $818 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,082
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,245
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,960
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
Avenue Of The Arts North
Average rent
$1,650
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$1,860
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,850
Rittenhouse Square
Average rent
$1,750
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,450
Washington Square West
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$818
The table above reflects average rent prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in University City and Avenue Of The Arts North by all bedroom counts and property types.
University City
15%higher than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 36% higher than the median rent in Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.
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1d ago
3922 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,700
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5d+ ago
3918 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,770
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Available Jan 28
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in Philadelphia
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
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Available Dec 10
1d ago
3940 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$3,500
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Available Nov 23
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3737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$5,290
Price drop
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1d ago
3927 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
1 bath
$3,235
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3d ago
126 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,310–$1,345
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
5h ago
Verified
3737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,575–$5,290
Price drop
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13h ago
101 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$5,995
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1d ago
3927 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
1 bath
$3,235
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3931 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
2 baths
$3,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3930 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5 beds
2 baths
$3,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
4d ago
3923 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,680
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
17h ago
3939 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,085–$1,330
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
1d ago
3932 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
5 beds
2 baths
$3,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
2d ago
Verified
3737 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
1 bath
$3,249–$3,469
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
101 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$5,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3922 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d ago
3926 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
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Frequently asked questions for University City, Philadelphia, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the University City rental market.
How much is rent in University City?
The average rent in University City is $2,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does University City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University City is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University City?
To comfortably afford rent in University City, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).