Average Rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical University City, Philadelphia, PA Rents

University City rentals average $1,292 for a studio rental to $4,051 for a 2-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,352, or roughly $3 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-3.63%) year-over-year from $1,340 to $1,292. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $607 (22.56%) year-over-year from $2,693 to $3,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,232 (31.40%) year-over-year from $3,922 to $5,154. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,618 (-70.69%) year-over-year from $5,118 to $1,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (7.73%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $3,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.34% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $3.10 $1,292 $1,340 (-3.63%) $1,637 (-21.11%)
1 BR $4.52 $3,300 $2,693 (22.56%) $2,576 (28.12%)
2 BR $4.01 $5,154 $3,922 (31.40%) $3,180 (62.08%)

Historical Rents in University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near University City

There are a total of 3 cities nearby University City. The average rent in University City is currently $1,795 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near University City, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,200 per month.

Let's compare University City, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 48.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in University City, Philadelphia, PA are about 54.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near University City, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wilmington, DE N/A $1,463 $1,795 $1,700
Philadelphia, PA $1,294 $1,695 $1,850 $1,795
Phoenixville, PA N/A $2,000 $2,410 $2,200

Top Neighborhoods Near University City

There are a total of 15 neighborhoods in or near University City. Some of these neighborhoods include Germantown, Cobbs Creek, and Washington Square West. We've included all of these top 15 neighborhoods in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 15 neighborhoods in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 14 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near University City, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,470 per month. Whereas, at $2,568 average rent per month, Logan Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near University City. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA $1,248 $1,450 $1,877 $1,470
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,120 $1,400 $1,498
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA $1,463 $1,598 $1,868 $1,700
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA $1,280 $1,370 $1,550 $1,700
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,200 $1,500 $1,750 $1,700
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA $1,048 $1,450 $1,773 $1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA $948 $1,528 $1,895 $1,795
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA $1,149 $1,317 $1,800 $1,800
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA $1,163 $1,495 $1,650 $1,800
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA $1,398 $1,695 $2,450 $1,875
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,625 $1,919 $2,642 $1,895
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA $1,463 $1,685 $2,023 $1,926
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA $1,500 $1,975 $2,685 $1,973
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,500 $2,110 $2,548 $2,225
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,827 $2,355 $3,935 $2,568

Top Counties Near University City

There are a total of 15 counties located by University City, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,373. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by University City, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 26.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 49.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 51.31% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Philadelphia, PA $1,294 $1,695 $1,850 $1,795
Delaware, PA $825 $1,500 $1,848 $1,900
Camden, NJ $1,071 $1,663 $1,950 $2,300
Montgomery, PA $1,603 $1,810 $1,995 $2,345
Burlington, NJ N/A $1,500 $2,000 $2,400
Gloucester, NJ N/A $1,450 $1,900 $2,500
Bucks, PA N/A $1,775 $2,450 $2,600
Mercer, NJ $3,100 $1,900 $2,475 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near University City

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,683. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,470 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,200 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $950. That's at least $1 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA is $1,480 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,688 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 zipcodes in University City, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,213 $1,743 $1,650 $1,670
19145, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,275 $1,600 $1,695
19131, Philadelphia, PA $688 $1,100 $1,398 $1,475
19144, Philadelphia, PA $1,248 $1,410 $1,750 $1,470
19128, Philadelphia, PA $1,335 $1,550 $1,725 $1,695
19460, Phoenixville, PA N/A $2,000 $2,370 $2,200

Frequently Asked Questions - University City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The average monthly rental price for University City, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $2,352. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do University City, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA.
How much is a studio apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,292 and an average price per square feet of $3.10. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in University City.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $4.52. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in University City.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,051 and an average price per square feet of $4.01. There are a total of 15 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in University City.
How have rent prices in University City, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in University City, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.71% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in University City, Philadelphia, PA?
A reasonable rent price in University City, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,881/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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