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University City, 3131 Walnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  Bike Storage
  •  Business Center
  •  Cat friendly
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Parking Garage
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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8.0
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95 Reviews

About this Location

Walkable distance to Drexel & UPenn
Schuylkill Banks
8 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

Studio, 1 Bath
$2,077+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$1,350+
1 Bedroom, 2 Baths
$2,324+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,972+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,585+
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(818) 831-6401
  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
  • Entertainment

    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Rooftop Deck
    •  Theater Room
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
  • Parking & Transportation

    •  Bike Storage
    •  Parking Garage
  • Pet Terms & Amenities

    •  Cat friendly
    •  Pet deposit for cats  
    •  Pet deposit for dogs  
  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 95 renter reviews Write a review

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8.2
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7.0
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7.6
Value
7.3
Social
8.6
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The Left Bank reviews and highlights

  • Building staff are some of the nicest, most friendly people in the world
  • Great amenities
  • Central air and heat
  • Wonderful building
  • Safe and clean with a 24 hour doorman
  • Decent gym with lots of cardio equipment
  • Gym is very nice
  • Rooftop deck, conference rooms, large gym, and parking
  • Close to 30th street station
  • On the pricier end, but still a good value
  • Well managed
  • Great location
  • Very spacious apartments with very high ceilings
  • Close to Penn's law school
  • Caters to graduate students and young professionals, but still has a fair number of families and elderly residents
  • Building e-mails you when you receive a package and they will store it for you
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Great place to live!

The location is amazing, it's very close to Penn (my school), rooms are extremely spacious, square footage is MUCH better compared to other apartments in the area that are more expensive! Amenities are beautiful -- the gym has everything you could want, there are BEAUTIFUL common sitting spaces and a REALLY nice roof to host friends. Ceilings are really high which make for great acoustics. Only odd thing is that there are no ceiling lights so you need a few floor lamps.

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Great choice for law students

I really enjoy living in Left Bank; it's relatively close to the law school building (about a 5-7 minute walk), the interior looks modern and spacious (high ceilings), and there are many amenities that tenants can take advantage of, such as the gym, study rooms, theater, community kitchen, and rooftop. It is a bit on the pricier side, but if you're planning on living with others, it's worth it!

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Nice apartments, great location

The space is clean and well maintained. The location cannot be beat given the proximity to Penn and nearby restaurants.

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Left bank

I've lived in Left Bank for over two years. Great proximity to the law school while still being very accessible to center city. Most apartments are recently renovated and the maintenance team is great. I love the roof deck as a social or study space and the gym is pretty good. I will say that the security is not as good as it was when I first moved in. We no longer have 24/7 security and only one of the entrances ever has a guard.

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Left Bank

The Left Bank is unbeatable from a location standpoint. It's a 10 minute walk to HUP Main and the Pavilion, while it's about 15 minutes to the VA or Penn Presbyterian walking. It takes about 20 minutes walking to get to the heart of center city and is right next door to the Schuylkill River trail which is incredible!

The units are spacious and depending on where you are also have great views of the city. There's a decent gym, nice rooftop, and community kitchens throughout the building. One big downside is the smell. It is pet friendly building which is great, but often times there is a lingering smell of pets, especially due to the carpet throughout the halls.

Overall it's a great building if being able to walk to the hospital is important for you. It's safe, has nice units, and very large kitchens.

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Left bank is ok for

A little bit far from SP2, facilties are fare good with big gym, the maintenance sometimes is slow. Really spacious compared to other apt, sunlight and view depend on the location of each apt. Not very safe because ppl could follow into apt.

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Nice but $$$

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CHOP Resident

I have had a great experience at the Left Bank! Extremely convenient commute to CHOP. Worked well for me and my partner because we had a car and a dog to consider and we have access to covered parking and the building is pet friendly.

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Much Safer Location than Rittenhouse Square, Closer to class.

Extremely Safe, really convenient spot that is located between Huntsman and Rittenhouse. University City is 1000% safer to live than Center City or Rittenhouse Square these days because of the rise in crime in Philadelphia. Unlike Center City/Rittenhouse Square- University has 3 different security elements (Penn Police, Drexel Police and Alliance Security) always on the prowl making sure the area is under control. Numerous people I know who live in Rittenhouse Square have been assaulted or robbed on their way to class. By living at Left Bank within University City- I have not had to put up with these types of safety issues.

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Expensive but convenient

I enjoy being able to live so close to campus while still having accessibility to Rittenhouse/Center City. There were times when the building was struggling with pest control issues, but management was very responsive to this. The maintenance staff is extremely friendly and helpful! My major issue is that they hiked rent considerably over the past year (almost 25%). The roof is a great place to host parties + the rooms are huge.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 35 Recs

Walnut Street Cafe
Bridgewater’s Pub
Magic Carpet
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 3 Recs

Old Nelson Food Company
Rite Aid
CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 23 Recs

Class of 1923 Ice Rink
The Levy Tennis Pavilion
Penn Campus Recreation
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parks 16 Recs

Cira Green
Penn Park
Schuylkill River Dog Run
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coffee 20 Recs

OCF Coffee House
Saxbys Coffee
Dunkin’ 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

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University City Reviews

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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very close to university and law school. Good fast food options. A bit far from downtown
Nice and clean, seemingly safe, not much to do in the area though

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