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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

User Rating

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
Management
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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Solid Value

The Left Bank offers pretty good value. Compared to other nice apartment buildings in University City and Center City, it is slightly cheaper and offers much more square footage, but it is slightly less modern and nice. The management is notoriously difficult to get ahold of and it was very difficult to get an apartment here because they usually don't respond to communications, but they seem to be getting slightly better. For about a year now, the building has also managed to avoid poor upkeep problems that plagued it last year with trash accumulating in the trash rooms and packages overwhelming the lobby. I will say the lack of overhead lighting in the floor plans becomes more annoying the longer you live here, but it's not the biggest deal in the world. It's usually quiet and overall a nice place to live, which is why I decided to stay here another year.

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Close to campus and transportation, updated units, good amenities

Centrally located, generally well-maintained apartment building. The building used to be a railway depot so it has some industrial elements in each apartment. The rent can be pricey but it can be worth it for the prime location (next to University of Pennsylvania and Drexel, 5 mins from SEPTA MFL/Trolley, and <10 mins from 30th St Station Amtrak). Overall, the building is very quiet as everyone tends to keep to themselves and we cannot hear our next door neighbors. We had cockroach problems for about a month last year but the management assisted with pest control. Sometimes maintenance requests can take a while to resolve (ex: 5 days to fix the plumbing for our leaking kitchen sink). Otherwise, we enjoy our spacious unit with lots of storage. We make good use of the amenities (rooftop, gym, lounges) and appreciate the updated renovations and appliances in our unit. Apparently not all of the units have received the renovations and updated kitchen cabinets, bathroom tub/sink/floor, and laundry machines (even though they're priced similarly) so keep an eye on those when you inspect the various units.

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Nice apartments, but a bit expensive

Good proximity to campus, but fairly expensive to live in. Very nice apartments.

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I love the location of the Left Bank. Personally, I really love having only a 10 minute walk to school, especially as a 1L, because it's a huge time saver. The apartments are really nice, the lounges and gym are great, and there's a fantastic roof deck that's great for hosting social gatherings (my 1L class has had several birthday parties up there). During the leasing process, the management was a bit unresponsive, but the maintenance team has been really great at managing the pest control issues I unfortunately did have towards the beginning. Based on talking to others though, I think the pest issues are rare in the building and I just got unlucky. I would definitely recommend living there, especially as a 1L.

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Great! Perfect location between law school and center city. Building is new and apartments are spacious. Amazing rooftop views.

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Good not perfect

The Left Bank is nice. You get a lot more space for your dollar. The management tends to be nice enough, and they don't care when law students have big get-togethers on the roof. It's pretty tough to get things fixed at times though (especially after your first week when they seem a lot more responsive). Some things fall into disrepair from time to time (like the communal garbage chutes) and it takes them an annoyingly long time to fix it. The apartments also don't have enough lights installed in the ceilings.

Also: My roommate and I had to BEG them to live here. They were impossible to get ahold of when we were trying to pay for an apartment even though we were like "take our money!" I know a few students who wanted to live here but ended up not because they couldn't even get a reply back from management.

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Spacious and close but some problems

It has a really great rooftop which is nice for hosting parties. There is a soft close of the rooftop at around 11pm. It is also super close to Penn's campus and an easy walk to Rittenhouse. The building had some pest issues at first, but it was fixed quickly.

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Beautiful apartment, lots of space, great amenities, great location, very expensive

This apartment is wonderful and great for pet owners, but the price is quite high.

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The apartment is very spacious which is great and convenient relative to the school. Its not in the most fun area of the city however. Management can also be a little hard to pin down.

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Nice common spaces, updated appliances, quiet building

The apartment is a nice updated space with tall ceilings and updated appliances. The building is quiet with nice common areas and convenient package pickup.

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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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