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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
University City, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University City
$2,155/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in University City is $2,155 per month as of November 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University City
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 14% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in University City run $1,167 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $952 |  5% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,167 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,990 | 27% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,347 | 6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,300 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Avenue Of The Arts North | $1,595 | |
Bella Vista Southwark | $2,000 | |
Fairmount Art Museum | $1,958 | |
Rittenhouse Square | $1,795 | |
Spruce Hill | $1,500 | |
Washington Square West | $1,732 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 15% | 3% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 13% | 45% | |
Rooms | $990 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$952
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,167
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,347
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
Last year
3%
Avenue Of The Arts North
Average rent
$1,595
Bella Vista Southwark
Average rent
$2,000
Fairmount Art Museum
Average rent
$1,958
Rittenhouse Square
Average rent
$1,795
Spruce Hill
Average rent
$1,500
Washington Square West
Average rent
$1,732
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
45%
Rooms
Average rent
$990
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
13%higher than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 35% higher than the median rent in Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.
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5d+ ago
3922 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
University City apartment for rent in Philadelphia
3512 Lancaster Ave #1E, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3940 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,995–$3,650
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
5d+ ago
3926 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,190–$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
2d ago
101 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3931 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3923 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
3922 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
3h ago
123 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,340
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
3h ago
122 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,505
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
3h ago
123 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1 bed
1 bath
$1,090–$1,340
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
3h ago
3913 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Studio
1 bath
$820–$915
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 9
3h ago
3914 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3 beds
2 baths
$2,875
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
2d ago
101 S 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,945–$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $2,155 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University City?
Average rent prices in University City have decreased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does University City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University City is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $86,000/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).