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Low-Rise Apartment
University City, 3700 Spruce St | Philadelphia
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Building Laundry Room
  •  Business Center
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Elevators
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances

User Rating

7.5
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2 Reviews

About this Location

Wawa
3 min walk
40 (bus) - 1 min
University City Station - 11 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
Clark Park
21 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

student only housing

Open to UPenn students only.

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

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    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Room

  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Building Laundry Room

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
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Overall rating 7.5/10, based on 2 renter reviews Write a review

8.5
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7.0
Management
9.0
Value
5.5
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Being a GA is amazing!

Being a Graduate Associate gives you a free room for not much work in return. Plus, it's fun serving as a mentor to undergraduates!

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Dorms

The dorms are pretty old but are fine for what they are. There's community bathrooms but there's heat control. There's lounges and a gym within walking distance. However, bugs can become a big issue. Maintenance sometimes is slow with fixing issues..

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath

The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

Lyn’s
Fresh Fruit Salad Cart
Hemo’s
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grocery 4 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Aldi
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 2 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Wawa
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fitness 26 Recs

Penn Campus Recreation
Class of 1923 Ice Rink
Hotbox Yoga West Philly
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parks 16 Recs

Clark Park
James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
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coffee 15 Recs

Sugar Philly Truck
Capogiro Gelato
Federal Donuts
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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

University City Station

11 min

13/34/36 (light rail)

1 min

40 (bus)

1 min

42 (bus)

5 min

21 (bus)

4 min

Parking Near Fisher Hassenfeld College House

No parking is available at Fisher Hassenfeld College House, but there is parking nearby.

LAZ 39th & Market Lot

11 min
$225 / month

PARK AMERICA Inc

17 min
$210 / month

PARK AMERICA 3101 Market Street

18 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

158 reviews
Reviewed by Penn SP2 Student living at Chester Hall
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.
Reviewed by Penn Carey Law Student living at 3737 Chestnut
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.
Reviewed by Penn Med Student living at 503 South 41st St.
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.
Reviewed by Penn Law Student living at Chestnut Hall
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.
Reviewed by Wharton MBA Student living at 3601 Market
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.
Reviewed by Penn Law Student living at 4213 Chester
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
Reviewed by Wharton MBA Student living at Evo at Cira Centre South
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).
Reviewed by Penn Med Student living at 4213 Chester
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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