Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Average rent in
University City, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Last updated on March 25, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $2,290. This is +20%, or $380, higher than the national average.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,290

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

45

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $2,290. This is +20%, or $380, higher than the national average.

$4.28

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

34%
15%
19%
32%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

96%
4%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
University City, Philadelphia, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University City, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University City, Philadelphia, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA is $2,265. A 1-bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA costs about $1,945 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,120. Houses for rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,390.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,400

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$5,295

No Change

1%

Studio

$975

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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.

Compare rent prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avenue Of The Arts North, Philadelphia, PA.

University City

Median rent price$2,290
increased by20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

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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University City Associates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

University City Associates

3922 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,305–$2,995

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 25

University City Associates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

University City Associates

3918 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,650–$2,770

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 28

3512 Lancaster Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University City apartment for rent in Philadelphia

4 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 10

University City Associates - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

University City Associates

3940 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

3–4 beds

2 baths

$2,595–$3,500

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 23