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Apartment life in University City

University City is home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University and a diverse collection of students from Penn, Philadelphia College and Temple as well as members of Penn's faculty and staff. The neighborhood is a real community - many people who grew up here and decided to stay in Philadelphia have returned to their move back with their families.

Chances are you'll live in a historic property with many original architectural features. Whether you live in an apartment complex or one of the many townhomes and walk up apartments, you will enjoy the clean, tree-lined streets. You'll be able to walk to Penn or take a 15-20 minute trolley or bus ride into Center City.

Featured Apartment Homes

University City
The Radian Apartments
The Radian Apartments is Philadelphia's newest student apartment community! We have a variety of different floor plans to suit your needs and our rent includes all utilities, high speed internet, and cable. Every apartment also comes with its own washer and dryer! The Radian Apartments have many exciting amenities including community events, a two-story city view multi-media lounge, 24-hour fitness center, a private study room, an internet café with a coffee bar, a controlled-access bike room, retail shops on the first floor and so much more! Inside your apartment we offer even more. You'll live in style with our sleek fully-equipped kitchens with all new black appliances, hardwood cabinets, and beautiful bathrooms. All of these features are just a few of the benefits you'll receive for being a resident at The Radian. Best of all, we are located right next to Penn's campus on 39th and Walnut. We're as close to classes as many of the dorms. Visit us on the web at www.RadianApartments.com.
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Call : 888-884-1475 or Click for more info.
 
The Westover - SPECIALS - Reduced Security Deposit. Free Application ($45 value). Call for details. Please mention 4 Walls.
The Westover offers a multitude of amenities and an outstanding location within minutes of UPenn, Drexel, USP, Hospitals and schools. Our spacious apartment homes are nestled in a tranquil tree-lined road, yet close to all of the convenience your life demands. Let ouy dedicated staff at The Westover attend to all of the details, including responsive maintenance, attractive landscaping and prompt service.
Call : 888-685-2275 or Click for more info.
 
The Stratum - SPECIAL - Click below for information on our current specials!
Introducing The Stratum, University City`s exclusive full-service student residence. A fully renovated historic landmark, The Stratum offers a range of luxury amenities and services exceeding all expectations of what student life can be. Single and double apartments available.
Call : 888-225-1508 or Click for more info.
 
Sally Gardens
Sally Gardens Apartments is an entirely new-construction LEED-registered mixed use project on the Lancaster Avenue Commercial Corridor in West Philadelphia. Every resident has access to a large roof deck nestled amid a fully vegetated green roof with stunning big-sky views of Philadelphia. Inside, the apartments provide a modern open floor plan, french doors opening on to balconies with views to the southern horizon, Forest Stewardship Council certified acacia wood floors, tiled kitchens and baths, 100% recycled paper counter and vanity tops, and full sized side-by-side front-loading energy- and water-efficient washers and dryers. Every jack in every room is part of the resident's own password protected Gigabit network segment that provides reconfigurable access to ethernet, regular telephony, IP telephony, cable television and a rooftop over-the-air HDTV antenna. The great room and bedrooms are also pre-wired for satellite television.
Call : 877-524-8310 or Click for more info.
 
University City
The Courts - SPECIALS - Click below for more information on our current specials.
Welcome Home! Welcome to the lifestyle of The Courts! The Courts provides the best combination of convenience, quality and affordability. The entire façade of The Courts has been returned to the elegance of its original, turn-of-the-century design. The entrance is through a spacious courtyard, beautifully landscaped and tastefully created in the Victorian manner for the residents’ private enjoyment. With our central location, you are just minutes from Drexel University and UPENN, shopping and public transportation. With features such as a fitness center and close proximity to shopping, you’ll be living the good life at The Courts. The Courts offers unique renovated apartments not like any other.
Call : 888-684-2186 or Click for more info.
NPDF - The Cornerstone
Neighborhood Preservation and Development Fund (N.P.D.F) welcomes you to a lifestyle of comfort and convenience in the University City section of West Philadelphia. The University City area is a great place to live, work, eat and go to school. N.P.D.F. operates over 400 apartments in 20 locations. You can walk or bike to school at nearby University of Pennsylvania or Drexel University or take a 15 minute bus ride to work in Center City, Philadelphia. Studio, 1-3 bedrooms available.
Call : 877-716-7847 or Click for more info.
Old Quaker Building - SPECIAL - One month FREE on select apartments! $250 security deposit for qualified applicants. Call for details. Please mention 4 Walls.
NEWLY RENOVATED! The Old Quaker Building is actually an urban campus of two architecturally significant structures dating back to the mid-19th century. In its previous life, the building first served as a meeting house for the Quakers and later as the offices for The Working Home for the Blind. Today, by preserving the unique details of the past and contemplating them with a host of contemporary amenities, The Old Quaker Building has been reborn into a unique and special residence quite unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Studio 1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $1375.
Call : 888-238-4986 or Click for more info.
NPDF - 4601 Spruce Street
NPDF - 4601 Spruce Street is a gorgeous early 1900’s mansion that has been newly renovated into eight unique, luxurious apartments that combines original architectural features with modern amenities. Our studio, one and two bedroom apartments offer unique floor plans that include decorative fireplaces. Cats welcome with restrictions. Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms starting at $775.
Call : 888-837-6618 or Click for more info.
The Left Bank - SPECIAL - Sign a 12 month lease and move in June for FREE! Call for details. Please mention 4 Walls.
Just as the heartbeat of Paris is its Left Bank - the epicenter of literature, the arts and academia - a new Left Bank has become Philadelphia's most captivating place to live. Experience the drama and excitement of this landmark building’s revitalization into The Left Bank, a cutting edge concept in luxury living. Welcome to "the smart side of Center City." Located at the gateway to The University of Pennsylvania campus in the former General Electric Building, this once vacant 700,000 square foot building, built in 1929, has been transformed literally from the ground up. Dranoff Properties, the nation's premier developer of historic landmarks, has orchestrated the rebirth of one of the largest properties on the national register of historic places to be converted to residential use. This award-winning project represents the best of all possible worlds for urban luxury living. 1-3 bedrooms starting at $1700.
Call : 888-887-8219 or Click for more info.
Chestnut Hall - SPECIAL - Click below for more information on our current specials.
Comfortable apartments in a magnificently appointed highrise building. You will be greeted by a 24 hr door attendant designed to provide our residents with peace of mind. Our location in University City boasts easy access to multiple public transportation alternatives and convenient parking. Or, perhaps you will choose to walk or bike. University City was Philadelphia's first suburb, and it remains home to distinctive, livable urban neighborhoods of wide porches, tree-lined streets, restaurants and cafes, and shops. With its funky vibe and unique spirit, University City is one of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. This dynamic, close-knit community is home to college students, artists, and families who coexist amid world-class universities, dining, nightlife and cultural offerings. World-renowned centers of education, medicine, and technology and residents of diverse backgrounds lend University City its intellectual and international flavor.
Call : 888-849-9066 or Click for more info.
Hamilton Court East Apartments - SPECIAL - Call to find out about our current move-in incentive! Please mention 4 Walls.
The One to Five Bedroom Apartments at Hamilton Court offer the best of everything. Choose one of our spacious layouts and enjoy high ceilings, fantastic natural light and modern kitchens. Located on the southeast corner of 39th and Chestnut Street, Hamilton Court provides tenants with a fitness center, optional furniture, on-site laundry facilities, a superb location and living situations. A short walk to Locust Walk, Fresh Grocer, the Bridge Cinema, SEPTA Blue Line, Hamilton Court is between everywhere you need to be! Hamilton Court is currently offering a limited number of nine month leases, so act quickly while these apartments are still available! 1-5 bedrooms starting at $990.
Call : 888-846-0133 or Click for more info.
University Court Apartments - SPECIAL - Call to find out about our current move-in incentive! Please mention 4 Walls.
Affordable apartments located in historic Clark Park area in the heart of University City. Just a 10 minute walk to Drexel, UPENN, CHOP and HUP. Just a 2 minute walk to the University of the Sciences. Studio and 1 bedrooms available.
Call : 866-965-0992 or Click for more info.