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University City, 3600 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  Business Center
  •  Central A/C
  •  Controlled Access
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Furnished Units Available
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Laundry
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

6.3
Average
36 Reviews

About this Location

Wawa
3 min walk
MFL (metro) - 8 min
21 (bus) - 3 min
Schuylkill Banks
20 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,650+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,000+

student only housing

Open to UPenn students only.

Please visit UPenn's student housing site or call (215) 898-6846 for leasing information.

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge
  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available
  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
  • Security & Maintenance

    •  Controlled Access
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Overall rating 6.3/10, based on 36 renter reviews Write a review

9.4
Location
6.4
Amenities
5.4
Management
7.2
Value
6.0
Social
8.1
Safety
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The Accolade on Chestnut reviews and highlights

  • Tiny kitchen
  • Appliances are small
  • Close to Penn's campus
  • Furnished bedrooms
  • Some units have pest problems
  • Stove frequently sets off fire alarm
  • Location is ideal
  • Free package room service
  • Small bathrooms
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Solid Place to Live

Nice, newly renovated building. Not fancy but very clean, with in-unit laundry and plenty of storage space. There have been issues with climate control, mainly in the winter, but management is actively working on fixing the problem. Management is responsive overall.

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The Accolade on Chestnut Review

Great location and comes furnished!

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very bad experience!! The house is filled with roaches when i moved in. The trash room is always filled with garbages and smells. My room is see-through from the stairway. Can not control AC mode.

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great location ... other stuff bumpy

Very convenient location. Very expensive for what you get. Good study spaces. Might be less chaotic in 24/25; in 2023, move-in was chaos after a rehab of the building over the summer. Big plus: it's furnished, which made moving much easier.

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Just Okay

Great location and relatively fair price for living in studio with internet and water included in the rent, but management is not responsive and amenities breakdown from time to time.

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Great Location

The apartment is 5-minute away from the law school. Ideal for first-year law students who are busy. The rent is very reasonable for the location and the amenities.

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Convenient

Living across the street from the law school makes any downsides worth it. Building was just renovated so all the rooms are new with new appliances and furniture. All of it feels very cheaply made...but it's a furnished apartment so you can't complain too much. Building management is not very on top of running a building - amenities purport to exist but are frequently not functioning or have not been set up (e.g., a gym, package management system, trash/recycling). The building is entirely grad students...so the common areas are often pretty gross when people leave their garbage and discarded food containers everywhere. But at the end of the day if all you need is an apartment to yourself across from the school, it's hard to beat this building. And having all the utilities included is great and takes out any worry going in about cost variability.

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The Accolade on Chestnut Review

Some problem so far but they’ve been fixed quickly

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The Accolade

Extremely convenient location and it's great having all amenities included in the rent. Management is alright and since it's a new building there are a lot of maintenance issues (our dryers especially) that will hopefully be fixed by next year. The space is tiny-- you're essentially paying for convenience, not really the apartment itself.

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Right Next to School

Very good location if you want to be next to school; was just constructed, so feels new and clean. Very small spaces, but for the price (and furnished state), it's great.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 34 Recs

Zesto Pizza & Grill
Magic Carpet
White Dog Cafe
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grocery 3 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Aldi
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Wawa
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fitness 27 Recs

Penn Campus Recreation
Hotbox Yoga West Philly
Class of 1923 Ice Rink
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parks 12 Recs

James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Clark Park
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coffee 14 Recs

Federal Donuts
Sugar Philly Truck
Kiwi Frozen Yogurt
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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

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Parking Near The Accolade on Chestnut

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University City Reviews

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Close enough to campus to walk, but far enough away that you don't feel surrounded by just students. Clark Park is lovely, there's something for everybody - farmers market on Saturdays, regular flea markets, off-leash area for dogs, playground, etc. Several coffee shops within 2 blocks and some good places to eat within 5 blocks. Grocery shopping isn't super convenient if you buy a lot at once, but doable if you're just carrying one or two bags. Street parking isn't too bad but gets competitive on the weekends.
I chose the neighborhood for proximity to the school. If I could choose otherwise, I would be over by Rittenhouse or further West around the Clark Park area. It feels a bit commercial in U City (not so charming or friendly). BUT everything you need is here and it is very convenient. The only real downside is an aesthetic one.
Gentrifying area of West Philly, given Penn's presence and expansion into the neighborhood. Easily walkable. Within several blocks of Clark Park, where there are lots of community events and family-friendly activities in addition to walking paths and dog park. Lots of cute shops and restaurants along Baltimore Ave plus great hole-in-the-wall spots if you want to explore a bit more.
I enjoy living in University City. It is perfect if you want to live in a low key area very close to school. Most people in the area are affiliated with Penn, so the community is generally pretty young and active. You are in walking distance from everything you might need. You do not need a car to get around. Even if you plan on spending a good deal of time in Center City, you can get there easily by rail or by Uber. I wouldn't have chosen to live anywhere else during 1L.
I have developed a sincere appreciation for the lifestyle and restaurants in University City over the last few months. UC is excellent for student budgets: for about $12 per person you get an entire feast at The Greek Lady, a giant cold-banishing soup at the Ramen Bar, or a 15-vegetable salad at Axis Pizza. There's a full grocery store (Fresh Grocer), several nice coffeehouses, and did I mention the 3 block walk to class? In terms of safety it's about the same as Rittenhouse or Center City.
Pros:
- Close to campus (~20 min walk, ~8 min trolley ride)
- Generally safe because University City in general has been highly gentrified.
- Charming and diverse community
- CLARK PARK! (and the Farmers' Market!!!)

Cons:
- No nearby grocery stores (except Fresh Grocer which is gross)
- Can be sketchy after dark
It's hard to pinpoint exactly where University City is right now as a neighborhood, because it's changing so rapidly. It's gone from one of the most dangerous campuses in the country ~5 years ago to incredibly safe. With the new FMC Tower going up at 30th/Walnut, it's hard to say exactly what this area will be like next year... but it's only getting better. It's a nice way to avoid Rittenhouse prices while still being only a stone's throw away from Rittenhouse (and yet at the same time not sacrifice on proximity to campus).
I am right by Clark park which is on the border or UC and West Philly. It is much quieter and more residential. The food scene is incredible with lots of smaller, family-owned restaurants serving food from many different cultures. There have been no major crime issues as well.

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