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Average Rent in University City & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in University City, Philadelphia, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,957/mo
▼ 27.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,295/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
40
available now
University City vs Philadelphia, PA Average
University City is more expensive the Philadelphia, PA average by $169/mo (9%). The citywide average is $1,788/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in University City?
As of May 2026, the average rent in University City is $1,957 per month across 1 apartment community and 40 available units. Rents have decreased $564 (27.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is New Age Realty Group, Inc. starting at $1,295/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,957/mo.
Prices range from $1,295 to $2,900 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
University City Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in University City
Rent Prices by Apartment in University City
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Age Realty Group, Inc. | $1,295/mo | $1,957/mo | 40 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for University City Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in University City
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$78,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,957/mo.
Comfortable income
$94,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,295/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in University City is $60,698 , about 35% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in University City
Overall prices in University City runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by University City's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,957 |
| Utilities | $506 |
| Groceries | $530 |
| Transportation | $1,207 |
| Healthcare | $589 |
| Other goods and services | $942 |
| Estimated total | $5,732/mo |
Population
1,582,432
Median household income
$60,698
Census median rent
$1,323/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
35.1
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore University City Apartments
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