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University City, 4213 Chester Ave | Philadelphia
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  •  Air Conditioning
  •  Doorman Building
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Granite Countertops
  •  Hardwood Floors
  •  Parking Available
  •  Pet Friendly
  •  Private Balconies
  •  Rooftop Deck
  •  Stainless Steel Appliances
  •  Vaulted Ceilings
  •  Washer/Dryer In Unit

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8.3
Great
7 Reviews

About this Location

Clark Park
2 min walk
Lots of bars and
restaurants nearby
34 (light rail) - 3 min
13/36 (light rail) - 2 min

Pricing 

  • Building Related

    •  Elevators
  • Entertainment

    •  Rooftop Deck
  • Kitchen

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

    •  Courtyard
  • Laundry

    •  Washer/Dryer In Unit
  • Living Room

    •  Air Conditioning
    •  Hardwood Floors
    •  Vaulted Ceilings
  • View

    •  Private Balconies
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Overall rating 8.3/10, based on 7 renter reviews Write a review

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9.6
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5.4
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4213 Chester reviews and highlights

  • everything is new and modern
  • new apartment building
  • close to Clark Park and Baltimore Ave with its many, many restaurants
  • the location is close enough to the Penn Campus
  • easy access to public transportation
  • management has been responsive$ to concerns
  • efficient heating/cooling
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Couldn’t recommend more

The apartments are massive and very affordable. Completely updated and very clean. In unit washer dryer and dishwasher. Hallways are cleaned once a week. Management has always been very responsive. There’s a beautiful roof deck and you’re one block away from Clark Park. My only gripe is there aren’t enough trash cans but that’s literally it.

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The apartment is a good size and nicely furnished. The location is excellent and is directly on multiple trolley lines. The management mostly keeps to themselves and contracts out maintenance, which is thus pretty responsive. The only drawback is the soundproofing which is not terrible but definitely could be better.

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Clark Park is amazing!!!

Rooftop is great and close to public transit.

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Great value

Love the West Philly community, it's within a 10-15 minute walk to the Fresh Grocer, and for a fairly new and modern Apartment building, it's an amazing value. Waters don't stay terribly hot for showers and walls can sometimes be a bit thin, but it's mostly students living here so it's usually not a problem.

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Excellent Value for Modern Apt

I love living at 4213 Chester. The building was completed in July 2015, so everything is new and modern. Hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, efficient heating/cooling. Location is also excellent! It's next to Clark Park, which hosts a weekly Amish Farmers' Market and other seasonal events, including movies in the park, musical gatherings, cultural gatherings, etc. It's also conveniently one block from Baltimore Ave, which has several bars and restaurants. An easy one-mile walk to Penn Law's campus, very short walk to the Vet School or even the undergrad campus. The 13 and 34 lines run frequently and right around the corner so easy access to public transportation. Really amazing place!

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New and nice place, quiet location with a few kinks

Being a new apartment building, everything in the apartment is pretty nice- new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and fairly high ceilings. The included washer and dryer were a nice addition as wellThe location is close enough to the Penn campus for me and it is close to Clark Park and Baltimore Ave with its many, many restaurants. However, when we first moved in, it was not completely move-in ready. There were things still being worked on. From our understanding, this was the fault of the construction company in charge of building the apartment complex and not the management company. However, it would have been nice to have had a clearer idea of what was going on, since we were in the dark of when exactly things would be completed. They have been fairly responsive of our concerns and I think that overall, they have addressed most of them so far. I will write another review on them in a few months, once we have these kinks worked out.

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The Neighborhood

Signature Spots

dining 30 Recs

Linda’s Cart
Royal Pizza
Desi Chaat House
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grocery 1 Rec

Mariposa Food Co-op
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convenience 1 Rec

CVS Pharmacy
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fitness 7 Recs

Studio 34
8 Limbs Academy
Bikram Yoga West Philly
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parks 7 Recs

Clark Park
Clark Park Dog Bowl
James G. Kaskey Memorial Garden
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coffee 20 Recs

Ice Cave
Dottie’s Donuts
Mood Cafe
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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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