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University City, 3737 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  24-Hour Front Desk
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Private Balconies  
  •  Resident Lounge
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

User Rating

8.3
Great
32 Reviews

About this Location

MFL (metro) - 11 min
40 (bus) - 1 min
Schuylkill Banks
23 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$2,280+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,389+
1 Bedroom, 2 Baths
$3,511+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,310+
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(786) 403-0330

  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge
    •  Rooftop Deck

  • Included

    •  Trash/Recycling Included

  • Kitchen

    •  Dishwasher
    •  Garbage Disposal
    •  Granite Countertops
    •  Microwave
    •  Refrigerator
    •  Stainless Steel Appliances
    •  Stove & Oven

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Online Rent Payment
    •  Security Deposit  

  • Living Room

    •  Central A/C
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Large Windows

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage  

  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat fee  
    •  Cat friendly
    •  Dog fee  
    •  Dog friendly
    •  Max Pets Limit  
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  
    •  Restricted breeds  

  • Security & Maintenance

    •  24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
    •  24-Hour Front Desk
    •  Controlled Access

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Yoga Studio

  • View

    •  Amazing Views
    •  Private Balconies (some units)
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Overall rating 8.3/10, based on 32 renter reviews Write a review

9.4
Location
8.5
Amenities
8.4
Management
6.6
Value
7.1
Social
9.7
Safety
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3737 Chestnut reviews and highlights

  • hefty price tag
  • love their brand new gym
  • management is remarkably responsive and addresses any inquiries right away
  • great rooftop and lounge areas with massive TVs
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Great but expensive

Great building, always safe, and very friendly staff. Just very expensive!!!

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Great place with few caveats

3737 Chestnut Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Close to campus and the law school
Great amenities
Responsive management

Cons:
Expensive and does not include any utilities
In the middle of a construction zone
The trash chute is broken a lot of the times

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Hidden fees and unresponsive management

Management place fees outside of the agreed upon rent inside your bill and it’s very difficult to get a hold of them. They also don’t respond to maintenance requests, items stay broken and sanitation is an issue, pest infestation

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Far too Expensive

The property managers and leasing office are extremely nice and helpful. When issues arise they are quick to respond and very friendly. However, the rent spiked this year and is absolutely absurd for what the building/space is.

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location

Important to be close to the school. I do not have a car, so being close to the university and classes was important to me.

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3737 Chestnut

This is such an amazing apartment. It is a 10 minute walk from the dental school and so many dental students live here. The rooms are very nice and are lined with windows so there is a lot of sunlight. There is a gym, study rooms, and a rooftop. All of the people who work here are very nice and can help you with anything.

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Nice apartment, fast service requests

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Perfect Apartment If In Your Price Range

Extremely nice apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit laundry, stone countertops, walk-in closet, spacious kitchen storage, amazing views, and easy access to septa that takes you throughout the city. My only qualm about the gym is that it doesn't have a free-weight bench, but it does have a smith machine and is almost always empty! You really can't get better than this! If desiring an apartment in university city close to campus, I would look no farther. However, I think the niceness can be excessive and you can find apartments for half the price elsewhere.

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Amazing management, extremely quick to respond to any issues, nice study rooms, pet friendly, wonderful front desk who collects packages, and graduate students only so not noisy

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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 28 Recs

Penn Campus Recreation
Hotbox Yoga West Philly
Bikram Yoga West Philly
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parks 11 Recs

James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
Clark Park
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coffee 17 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

Getting around University City

MFL

11 min

13/36 (light rail)

5 min

10 (light rail)

8 min

11/34 (light rail)

5 min

40 (bus)

1 min

21 (bus)

4 min

42 (bus)

9 min

Parking at 3737 Chestnut

Parking Garage

Reserved spaces available

Parking Near 3737 Chestnut

LAZ 39th & Market Lot

15 min
$225 / month

225 N. 38th St. Lot

27 min
$225 / month

LAZ The Left Bank

28 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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