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

User Rating

8.2
Great
109 Reviews

About this Location

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

Pricing 
updated Dec 29

Studio, 1 Bath
$2,077+
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,233+
1 Bedroom, 2 Baths
$2,324+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$2,972+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,078+
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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
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Overall rating 8.2/10, based on 109 renter reviews Write a review

9.2
Location
8.0
Amenities
7.6
Management
7.6
Value
6.9
Social
9.1
Safety
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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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The Left Bank Review

A little pricey, but a great apartment

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Great Experience at the Left Bank

Overall, my experience at the Left Bank has been great! I have a few small gripes about the timeliness of responses from maintenance and the landlord, but overall I am very happy.
The apartment is in a great location and is very clean and quiet. It also has high ceilings which makes the space feel much larger and cozier.

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Good apartment, great location for law students!

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Unclear what this means

Huge. You get your moneys worth with space. The doorwoman is so friendly and nice, and overall it is pretty quiet. Lots of law students live there.

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Left Bank Review

The apartments are very spacious and, for its location, good value per square footage for a managed building, despite its high rent. They are also well equipped and relatively newly renovated. I have had no issues with pests and only small maintenance issues which were rapidly fixed. Additionally, the building has a nice rooftop and gym. The location is great for being very close to the medical school and hospitals, but less so for social purposes being far from other common student neighborhoods. I wouldn't say this building has any surprises. If you like it after touring and are happy with the location and rent, you'll end up liking to live here.

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Good apartment building, secure, but expensive.

Nice apartment building, good maintenance personnel and office staff. Very expensive.

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Amazing

We live a 10 min walk to the hospital, and 20 min walk to center city. We have a gym and a dog park! Trader Joe’s is only a 15 min walk. The train station is basically two blocks away so going to NYC or DC is super easy.

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Great Experience at the Left Bank

The only negatives have been that the community manager can be hard to get ahold of, but she is extremely helpful when you do pin her down. My wife and I love our apartment and its location. It also has some great amenities, like a good (but small) gym, a rooftop patio with great views, and a theater room you can reserve.

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Great choice for law students

Living at Left Bank is a great option for law students--it's about a brisk 7-minute walk to the law school and is close to the Schuylkill River trail if you like walking or biking. It also has different lounges, including a conference room and a theater. On top of that, there is a rooftop with grills and a fire pit, as well as a space to "walk" your dog. The ceilings are quite tall, so the place feels very open and spacious, and many of the apartments have renovated kitchens and bathrooms. There also is a package room with a locker system, lots of garage spaces, and a decent gym.

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Nice place, management is friendly but flaky

I like my apartment; it serves my needs. The building is freshly renovated for the most part. The manager is very nice but can be hard to contact.

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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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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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