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University City, 3411 Chestnut St | Philadelphia
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  •  Cat friendly
  •  Dog friendly  
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Oversize or penthouse units
  •  Parking Garage  
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Resident Lounge  
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Swimming Pool
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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33 Reviews

About this Location

Trader Joe’s
9 min via 13 (light rail)
MFL (metro) - 3 min
University City Station - 12 min
Schuylkill Banks
15 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby

Pricing 

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
$2,800+
2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$3,790+
3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
$4,978+
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  • Bedrooms

    •  Walk-in Closets

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators

  • Convenience

    •  Business Center
    •  Conference Room
    •  Dry Cleaning Valet Service

  • Entertainment

    •  Grilling Station
    •  Resident Events
    •  Resident Lounge  
    •  Theater Room

  • Kitchen

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

  • Landscape

    •  Courtyard

  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

  • Lease Terms

    •  Application Fee  
    •  Move-in Fee  
    •  Online Rent Payment

  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  High Ceilings
    •  Large Windows

  • Parking & Transportation

    •  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 Front Desk

  • Sports & Fitness

    •  Fitness Center
    •  Swimming Pool

  • Unique Unit Types

    •  Oversize or penthouse units

  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 8.0/10, based on 33 renter reviews Write a review

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9.5
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7.5
Management
7.4
Value
6.2
Social
9.5
Safety
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Domus reviews and highlights

  • Variety of common area amenities including a media room, study room, pool, etc.
  • Electricity can be a little expensive during the winter
  • Expensive, but the location and the state of facilities are worth it
  • Great security
  • Great for families and children and is pet-friendly
  • Maintenance is responsive
  • 10' ceilings
  • Amazing amenities
  • Well maintained, clean, comfortable, quiet, and spacious
  • Stainless steel appliances and a washer/dryer in each unit
  • Attached parking garage
  • Best place to live
  • High-end apartment building
  • Modern and has very agreeable amenities
  • Excellent building management and maintenance service
  • Great location right next to Penn Law and Wharton
  • Great community with top-notch facilities
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Huge apartment (tons of space!) super close to school!

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Overall, I like Domus

Domus is a great apartment, and I really like it overall. The apartments are huge, with big floor plans and ample closet space. The kitchen and laundry room are amazing. They just remodeled the gym, so it is brand new. The pool is also very nice. The only complaint I would have is the maintenance issues. I've had to submit a lot of requests. They always come to fix the problem, but they take several days and sometimes do not fix it. Other than that though, this apartment is worth the money because of the safety, the floor plan, and the amenities. Living right across from the law school has its pros and cons as well. It is great to only live a 3-5 minute walk from campus, but I do sometimes feel far from the going out/bar scene in center city. There are also limited food options available in University City, but Domus is right next to a Giant Grocery Store which is amazing and convenient. I also have my car so it is AMAZING that parking is included. The deck is safe and secure.

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Domus

Close to campus, great apartments. Terrible management.

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Nicest apartment I've lived in with a gym, pool, concierge. Also cannot beat the short walk to JMEC, HUP, and Presby.

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Good Apt in UCity

If you want to live closer to campus, this is a great option. Domus has spacious apartments, nice amenities, free parking, and frequently runs 2-months-off promotions. As a disclaimer, most Wharton students live in Center City, so this is a bit out of the way. But it’s a short walk to all the MBA hotspots in Center City and the proximity to campus is great. If you’re looking in UCity, I’d definitely recommend Domus!

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apartment is spacious with all amenities you could need in building incl. pool, parking, gym, study rooms, 24/7 concierge, and grocery store downstairs. Maintenance is fairly responsive and apartments are updated, clean and attractive. Is also a very short walk from JMEC/ PCAM

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Great building, bad neighbors

Amazing apartments and excellent facilities, but it is basically a glorified college dorm, and the students who occupy the majority of the building often throw loud parties at all hours of the night. So a great place except for the noise

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Love this apartment - right across from law school

I love this building. It’s right across from the law school and has great amenities. I’d highly recommend.

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Highly recommend domus

Couldn’t be better

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Good but expensive

Nice apartment, close to campus, but expensive

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 32 Recs

Magic Carpet
Cucina Zapata
White Dog Cafe
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grocery 2 Recs

Trader Joe’s
Whole Foods Market
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convenience 4 Recs

CVS Pharmacy
Wawa
Old Nelson Food Company
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fitness 28 Recs

Penn Campus Recreation
Hotbox Yoga West Philly
Class of 1923 Ice Rink
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parks 13 Recs

James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
Penn Park
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coffee 14 Recs

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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

3 min

University City Station

12 min

13/36 (light rail)

5 min

11/34 (light rail)

5 min

21 (bus)

1 min

Parking at Domus

Parking Garage

$150 / month

Parking Near Domus

PARK AMERICA Inc

8 min
$210 / month

PARK AMERICA 3101 Market Street

10 min
$225 / month

PARKWAY 30th & JFK Lot

11 min
$270 / 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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