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University City Associates


212 S 42Nd St Philadelphia, PA

Studio - 3 Bed
1 - 2 Bath

400 - 1,100 Sq. Ft.

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Studio • 1 Bath
$920
400 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Campus Apartments, LLC.
212 S 42nd 3R
$920
Available Jul 10th, 2025
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,120 - $1,260
Size: N/A
0 Available
Managed By: Campus Apartments, LLC.
1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
$1,145
Rented
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212 S 42nd 2F
$1,260
Rented
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212 S 42nd LL
$1,120
Rented
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,550
800 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Campus Apartments, LLC.
212 S 42nd 3F
$1,550
Available Aug 12th, 2025
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,880
1100 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: Campus Apartments, LLC.
212 S 42nd 1FL
$1,880
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
96
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score®
88
Excellent Transit
Bike Score®
94
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
Trash Removal Included
Water Included
24-hour Maintenance
Online Resident Portal
Renovated Bathrooms
Upgraded Appliances
Renovated Kitchens
On-site Laundry Facilities
Student
Sewer Included
Near Campus
Online Community Portal
Online Payments
Secured Entry
Bath Tub
High-speed Internet
Cable-ready
Freezer
Range / Oven
Dishwasher
Fees & leasing info
Pets
No Pets Allowed
Other:

212 South 42nd Street does not permit pets at this time.

Parking
Off-street Parking
Property details
Description

212 South 42nd is conveniently located in University City. Our apartments are close to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, and more! Situated near Locust Walk, you will enjoy a variety of shops, restaurants, and great proximity to campus. Need to get around the city fast? All of our locations are within a block or two of SEPTA stops.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 5
Last Updated: Updated 1 hour ago
Contact Number: (215) 382-2969
Property manager information
Campus Apartments, LLC.
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Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Comcast Corporation 987.0 35.0
Verizon Communications Inc. 940.0 880.0
ViaSat, Inc. 35.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
Verizon Communications Inc. 15.0 1.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for University City Associates by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$33,100
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$55,800
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$67,700
per year
Rent report

University City Associates Rent vs. Philadelphia Average

 University City Associates      Philadelphia Average
Studio
$920
$1,522
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
2BR
$1,550
$2,504
$0
$850
$1,700
$2,550
$3,400
3BR
$1,880
$2,392
$0
$800
$1,600
$2,400
$3,200

University City Associates is asking 40% less than the average studio apartment in Philadelphia.

If you upsized to an average priced Philadelphia 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 20% more per month.

University City Associates provides 19% less square footage than the average Philadelphia studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
University City Associates
Studio $920 $2.30 $2,760
2BR $1,550 $1.90 $4,650
3BR $1,880 $1.70 $5,640
Philadelphia Average
Studio $1,522 $3.10 $4,566
1BR $1,900 $2.80 $5,701
2BR $2,504 $2.50 $7,512
3BR $2,392 $1.80 $7,177
4BR $2,701 $1.60 $8,103

Availability in Philadelphia

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 2,604 1BR units on the market in Philadelphia. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
11% 42% 28% 13% 5%
Available Units in Philadelphia
Studio 703
1BR 2,604
2BR 1,703
3BR 816
4BR 281
Location
Nearby Colleges
Campus Buildings and Attractions
Distance Walking Biking Driving
Annenberg Center for Performing Arts 0.6 mi 12 min 6 min 2 min
Van Pelt Library 0.8 mi 15 min 7 min 3 min
U of Pennsylvania Hopsital 0.8 mi 15 min 4 min 2 min
Houston Hall 0.8 mi 15 min 4 min 2 min
Franklin Field 1.0 mi 19 min 7 min 2 min
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 0.54 mi.
Va Medical Center Philadelphia 0.55 mi.
U Of Pennsylvania Hopsital 0.72 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Wallace Fire Department 0.68 mi.
Westminster Fire Department 1.18 mi.
Philadelphia Fire Department 1.78 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 3 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in now.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 400 to 1,100 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
Pets are not allowed at this property.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
University City Associates has a 3 bedroom unit starting at $1,880.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 212 S 42Nd St in Philadelphia, PA. It's 2.5 miles west from the center of Philadelphia.
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