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University City, 2930 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Minimum Lease Term  
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Short Term Rentals
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool  
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

5.6
Average
41 Reviews

About this Location

Trader Joe’s
7 min via 44 (bus)
MFL (metro) - 4 min
30th Street Station - 9 min
In a quiet
neighborhood
Schuylkill Banks
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$1,740+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,350+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,600+
3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths
$3,150+
4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths
$4,000+
Schedule Appointment At
(215) 222-7100

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Game Room

  • Kitchen

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

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Furnished Units Available
    •  Minimum Lease Term  

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Parking Garage

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog friendly

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24-Hour Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool  
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Overall rating 5.6/10, based on 41 renter reviews Write a review

8.2
Location
7.0
Amenities
4.3
Management
5.9
Value
5.9
Social
8.0
Safety
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Evo at Cira Centre South reviews and highlights

  • Lots of Drexel Students
  • Floors have an "industrial look"
  • All rooms have their own bathroom
  • Awesome amenities, furnished units, and utilities are included
  • Some of the undergrads can be rowdy and noise travels easily from room to room
  • The view and the location are excellent
  • Bedrooms are on the smaller side, but have efficient layouts
  • Management is excellent, but the overall quality of units could be better
  • Lots of study rooms and tons of great amenities including an amazing gym and pool
  • Very responsive management
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Great overall. Not much to worry about

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It’s super convenient - 10 minute walk from the law school, furnished, own bathroom, all utilities included, pool/green space/dog park, cafe downstairs, security, package room, gym. A lot of undergrads live here so it can feel a bit dorm-like, but my priority was convenience.

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I'd recommend

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Good for price. Close to school and is furnished

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Convenient but expensive

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Nice new and clean feel to the building

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Pretty good place if you're not from Philly

Apartment itself is dorm-like and things break but maintenance is quick to fix them. Lots of perks that they sell you on but printers are frequently broken. Free coffee is great, as is the gym. Reality is you'll rarely use the pool. Super safe and package service is nice. Close to campus and center city. Location is kind of a dead zone though.

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Good experience in Evo

Workers are all kind and there is great utilities for us to use like printer，gym. But the rent is a little bit high and the room is small than private houses.

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Great location and value for money

Pros
- Great location, conveniently located between school and CC
- Apartment appliances are new and work well
- Decent gym and pool (during the summer)
- Fair price
Cons
- Not a lot of Wharton MBAs around (not necessarily a con)
- Small apartment and kitchen area (it's hard to fit four on the kitchen table, plates barely fit in the cabinet)

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Expensive, but convenient

definitely expensive and when I leave it will more expensive. But if that is what you want when you attend Drexel/Penn it is worth it.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 39 Recs

La Dominique
Poi Dog Snack Shop
Bridgewater’s Pub
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 3 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Old Nelson Food Company
Rite Aid
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fitness 29 Recs

Balance Studios
Crossfit Rittenhouse
Class of 1923 Ice Rink
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parks 12 Recs

Cira Green
Penn Park
Schuylkill Banks
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coffee 19 Recs

OCF Coffee House
Le Petit Cafe
Saxbys Coffee
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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

4 min

30th Street Station

9 min

30th St Trolley Station

4 min

125/44 (bus)

6 min

9 (bus)

5 min

7 (bus)

11 min

Parking at Evo at Cira Centre South

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Parking Near Evo at Cira Centre South

LAZ Parking - Cira South Garage

5 min
$300 / month

PARK AMERICA 3101 Market Street

7 min
$225 / month

LAZ The Left Bank

8 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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