Living in University City Philadelphia

University City Apartments for Rent

University City is the 18th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with 14,345 residents.

University City has world-class public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Powelton Village, Spruce Hill, Mantua, West Powelton, Grays Ferry, Fitler Square and Graduate Hospital.

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University City is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Daily errands do not require a car in University City Philadelphia.

University City is the 18th most walkable neighborhood in Philadelphia with a Walk Score of 90.

Find apartments in Philadelphia's most walkable neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts South and Washington Square West.

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University City Neighborhood Ranking

Compare University City to other Philadelphia neighborhoods.

Rank #	Name	Walk Score	Transit Score	Bike Score	Population
16	South Philadelphia East	91	76	84	24,742
17	Fairmount - Art Museum	91	78	89	23,767
18	University City	90	95	92	14,345
19	Point Breeze	89	74	82	23,703
20	Powelton Village	88	94	96	5,620

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 220 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in University City.

People in University City can walk to an average of 20 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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University City is a Rider’s Paradise

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Public Transit Routes

University City has world-class public transportation and about 7 bus, 13 rail and 1 light rail lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from University City on public transit.

University City is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Penn Park

Covenant Statue

The Porch

The Quadrangle

The Button

The Palestra

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University City High School

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