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University City, 3900 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Central A/C
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Surface Parking Lot

User Rating

5.8
Average
52 Reviews

About this Location

CVS Pharmacy
4 min walk
Clark Park
19 min walk
MFL (metro) - 7 min
21 (bus) - 3 min
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 
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Studio, 1 Bath
$1,156+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,401+
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
$1,894+
Schedule Appointment At
(786) 403-0330

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    •  Elevators

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Surface Parking Lot

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk
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Overall rating 5.8/10, based on 52 renter reviews Write a review

9.0
Location
4.5
Amenities
5.7
Management
6.2
Value
5.2
Social
7.9
Safety
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Chestnut Hall reviews and highlights

  • Filled with graduate and professional students from Penn
  • Good location
  • Front desk quickly responds to noise complaints
  • Building feels very safe
  • Kitchen is small
  • Expensive for an older building
  • Good living experience for students in University City
  • Management staff is great
  • Chestnut hall is a safe, clean building that is kept well
  • Leasing office staff is unhelpful
  • Complex is very quiet
  • Strict no pet policy
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Two thumbs up

We had looked into several buildings for apartment rental. Chestnut Hall It was the good value, spacious units and excellent building services. The building is high in character and design. It is located right at campus the University of Pennsylvania. All shops, restaurants, and grocery are within 2 blocks of the location.

From the beginning, the building manager directly helped our move and selection beyond-the-call-of-duty. He was our best experience and continuing supports beyond-the-call-of-duty.

This started with the quick application approval, lease agreement. After our move, the building maintenance was quick to respond to ensure the unit was fully ready and working.

We are satisfied with our rental choice at Chestnut Hall, 3900 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

We give our highest recommendation for best value for money and comfort for residential apartment.

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Chestnut Hall

It's a good experience, but not the best. The building is old, so I find myself calling maintenance about once a month to fix something, but the maintenance does respond in a timely manner. The walls are made of concrete, so noise doesn't carry, which is great for hosting small gatherings. There's a security desk which makes me feel safe.

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Terrible management absurd utilities and very warm in the apartments

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price is too high

the building has a long history so the facilities are a little bit old, especially the drainage system in the bathroom. We have to call the maintenance guy to clear the blockage every week. and the rental price is too high for students without any income. The good thing is close to the campus, I don't need to worry about the safety issue.

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Close to campus, old, gets the job done

Close to campus, old, gets the job done

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Location and convenience is great

Lived here all 3 years. Location is the best part. Bus stop is right outside. Tons of closet space for my 380 sq ft studio. Older amenities/building though. Heat/AC is central so the unit in your apartment, which the building controls, will switch off heat/AC capability depending on the season. Not a huge issue but annoying. Somewhat slow on maintenance calls. Lobby and package area is nice.

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Fine, close to school, and inexpensive

Close to school!

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It's an old building. They are slow with maintenance requests, but they are in a really close to campus and in a great location.

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Close to campus

Close to campus

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 31 Recs

Zesto Pizza & Grill
Enjay’s Pizza
Bobby’s Burger Palace
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grocery 4 Recs

Aldi
Trader Joe’s
Mariposa Food Co-op
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Wawa
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fitness 28 Recs

Fit Gym University City
Penn Campus Recreation
Bikram Yoga West Philly
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parks 10 Recs

James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Dilworth Park
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coffee 16 Recs

Capogiro Gelato
Beiler’s Donuts
Winterfell Dessert
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About University City

Sitting west of the Schuylkill River, University City is the scholastic center of West Philadelphia. University City combines the diversity of a college town with the energy of a large metropolitan area. Public parks, farmers markets, restaurants, and theaters, this neighborhood has it all.
Fresh Grocer
College Feel
Very Walkable
Heart of UPenn
Lots of Students
Cheaper than Center City
Solid Restaurants and Bars
Median rents in University City
Studio
$
1,300
1 Bedroom
$
2,200
2 Bedroom
$
2,950

Getting around University City

MFL

7 min

13/34/36 (light rail)

9 min

10 (light rail)

13 min

21 (bus)

3 min

40 (bus)

5 min

42 (bus)

7 min

30 (bus)

3 min

Parking at Chestnut Hall

Surface Parking Lot

Parking Near Chestnut Hall

LAZ 39th & Market Lot

4 min
$225 / month

225 N. 38th St. Lot

30 min
$225 / month

LAZ The Left Bank

32 min
$225 / month
Parking rates are for informational purposes only and may vary — for most up to date pricing, please reach out to the garage directly.

University City Reviews

159 reviews
Reviewed by CHOP Pediatric Resident living at The Left Bank
University City feels very safe with so many students living in the area as well as the added presence of University security. There are plenty of restaurants and easy access to basic necessities (e.g. grocery store, pharmacy). I really like it because it makes getting to work super convenient and street parking is much more available for visitors (or if you're like me and occasionally borrow your parents' car) compared to other areas of the city. It is also very close to the Schuylkill River Trail for walking/running/biking, is a quick walk into Center City, and gives you easy access to a variety of public transportation as well as major highways.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at Chester Hall
I love living in this neighborhood! There are a few parks nearby, and there's all kinds of great food places. I definitely try to be cautious and aware of my surroundings, but overall I feel very safe where I live. I love that I can easily walk to school and that the SEPTA trolley lines go right past my house- easy to get to center city for internships, etc.

Lately it has gotten a little noisy at night on my street, but otherwise I have few complaints about the neighborhood.
Reviewed by Drexel LeBow Student living at 4510 Springfield Ave
Living along Baltimore Ave is great - tons of small shops, restaurants, and bars. It's also really easy to get to school or center city on the trolleys. Neighborhood has all the city amenities but is way cheaper and quieter than center city.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at Domus
I am in UCity, right across the street from the law school. It's quiet but it is kind of far from rittenhouse and center city. There are only a few restaurants and bars around here, but its a short uber into the city.
Reviewed by Arwa, University Of Pennsylvania Student living at Hamilton Court
University City is a bustling college town with plenty of bars, restaurants and nightlife. You don't need to go far to find whatever is you're looking for.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at Arrive University City
For Penn students, the location is perfect, less than a five minute walk to school. There are bars, food, etc though center city offers more options.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at Chestnut Hall
Very close to university and law school. Good fast food options. A bit far from downtown
Reviewed by Wharton MBA Student living at AKA University City
Nice and clean, seemingly safe, not much to do in the area though

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