Average Rent in University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical University City, Philadelphia, PA Rents

University City rentals average $1,367 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,342, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $125 (10.03%) year-over-year from $1,242 to $1,367. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $286 (13.84%) year-over-year from $2,066 to $2,352. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $37 (1.15%) year-over-year from $3,243 to $3,280. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $778 (21.46%) year-over-year from $3,625 to $4,403. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,894 (65.17%) year-over-year from $2,906 to $4,800. 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 up by 2.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.65	$1,367	$1,242 (10.03%)	$1,329 (2.85%)
1 BR	$31.07	$2,352	$2,066 (13.84%)	$2,292 (2.62%)
2 BR	$34.78	$3,280	$3,243 (1.15%)	$3,427 (-4.28%)
3 BR	$36.41	$4,403	$3,625 (21.46%)	$4,566 (-3.58%)
4+ BR	$29.56	$4,800	$2,906 (65.17%)	$2,803 (71.22%)

Historical Rents in University City, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near University City

There are a total of 6 cities nearby University City. The average rent in University City is currently $1,900 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near University City, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,675 per month.

Let's compare University City, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 49.89% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.60% more expensive. Two bedrooms in University City, Philadelphia, PA are about 45.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.94% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near University City, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,475	$1,595	$1,695
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,350	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,675

Top Neighborhoods Near University City

There are a total of 38 neighborhoods in or near University City. Some of these neighborhoods include Belmont, Spruce Hill, and Kingsessing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 38 total neighborhoods in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 35 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than University City's average rent, which is actually $2,342. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near University City, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,622 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near University City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,200	$1,400	$1,400
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,215	$1,400	$1,960	$1,465
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,050	$1,699	$1,475
Mill Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,320	$1,458	$1,490
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$850	$1,250	$1,350	$1,500
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$888	$1,365	$1,525	$1,550
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,275	$1,497	$1,597
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,602	$2,050	$1,670
Haverford North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,092	$1,538	$2,200	$1,675
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,660	$2,150	$1,683
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,025	$1,288	$1,650	$1,700
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,625	$1,900	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,746	$1,675	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,169	$1,700	$1,963	$1,800
East Falls, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,325	$1,875	$1,850
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,199	$1,416	$1,825	$1,885
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,042	$1,773	$1,988
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,839	$2,050	$1,995
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,395	$1,595	$1,995
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,540	$1,975	$2,800	$2,000
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$1,989	$2,300	$2,050
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,033	$2,950	$2,054
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,650	$2,177	$3,072	$2,194
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,100	$2,895	$2,195
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,637	$2,375	$2,200
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$2,245	$3,103	$2,225
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,627	$2,400	$2,395
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,565	$3,874	$2,548
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,600	$2,691	$2,850	$2,622

Top Counties Near University City

There are a total of 13 counties located by University City, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,213. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,725, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by University City, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 27.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 34.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in University City, Philadelphia, PA is 35.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,500	$1,300	$1,448	$1,600
Philadelphia, PA	$1,398	$1,720	$1,875	$1,800
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,499	$2,000	$2,200
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,930	$2,513	$2,213
Gloucester, NJ	$995	$1,498	$1,884	$2,300
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,549	$2,100	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,298	$2,525
Radnor, PA	N/A	$1,995	$2,450	$2,540
Lower Merion, PA	N/A	$1,825	$2,590	$2,725

Top Zipcodes Near University City

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near University City, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,850. A total of 26 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,163. That's at least $30 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 $1,580 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,950 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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	$1,346	$1,469	$1,800	$1,675
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,270	$1,500	$2,050	$1,960
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,744	$2,425	$3,745	$2,400
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,895	$2,250	$1,950
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,273	$2,098	$2,895	$2,179
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,250	$1,675	$1,500
19139, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,260	$1,450	$1,500
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,178	$1,323	$1,700	$1,700
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,175	$1,275	$1,500	$1,675
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,000	$1,183	$1,500	$1,420

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 $2,342. 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 $1,367 and an average price per square feet of $38.65. There are a total of 56 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 $2,349 and an average price per square feet of $31.07. There are a total of 70 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 $3,280 and an average price per square feet of $34.78. There are a total of 43 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21% 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 $1,874/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.