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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

8.1
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97 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
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Overall rating 8.1/10, based on 97 renter reviews Write a review

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8.2
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7.3
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7.7
Value
7.4
Social
8.7
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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 layout of the unit is great (feels huge) and the safety and location are excellent, but the management doesn't always deal with problems in the most efficient way. Maintenence comes immediately (24/7) to do an initial fix to problems, but management isn't so good at implementing permanent solutions. (For example, if the apartment floods, we get blowers very quickly, but management has been slow to fix the leaks - which they know how to do.)

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Great building, but on the more expensive side for University City

I've really liked living at the Left Bank. The location is great and is very convenient for Lebow Business School. The building has a lot of students, and the surrounding area feels pretty safe. Unfortunately, you pay a significant premium to live at The Left Bank. In general, I'd highly recommend The Left Bank if you can afford it.

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Good building but quite expensive

I like The Left Bank. It only takes me 5 min to get to Lebow Business School, 12 min to the library and the school's shuttle buses. There is no nearby grocery, but there is a CVS in the area. You can also take a bus to the Fresh Grocer on 40th and Walnut St. The rent is quite expensive, but if you can find a roommate or two its not too bad. This building feels very safe. There is a guard at the front desk who also helps with mail deliveries. There is also an intercom access system for additional safety.

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The Left Bank

Very well located for law school-- about 6 minute walk from the law school, so close but not too close. Very spacious pretty apartments with high ceilings. Good gym. Get more for your money than you would in center city. Safe neighborhood, I always felt safe walking back at night (as a woman). Nice to have concierge that accepts packages. Trains flank two sides of the building which are noisy but only for about 10 seconds as the train is going by. There was some trouble with the fire alarm (went off at 3 in the morning two nights in a row) and there were a couple of false alarms since then, but the management has been looking into the problem. hopefully that won't happen in the future. It's also nice that a bunch of other law students live in the building. I particularly like the roof top deck, its beautiful up there when teh weather is nice. Overall I liked it and would recommend it
Prices range, our apartment was on the lower end of the price spectrum

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Left Bank Apartments

Beautiful building, we love our apartment. Definitely a bit pricier, but it is a huge space for an apartment in this area. Super close to 30th station.

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The Left Bank has been a great building that?s close to Campus, but also near Center City

On the expensive side, but a great building--close enough to school, but also not too far from Center City.

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Love the Left Bank

The Left Bank is a wonderful building - safe and clean with a 24 hour doorman.

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Close to campus and great accommodations

24 hour door staff, parking garage, 24 hour gym, own washer and dryer units.

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The Left Bank is has been a great experience

Close to campus - safe building with a doorman - timely and responsive maintenance support - washer & dryer in unit - perks at local eateries (discounts, etc.) - parking available

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The Left Bank has been a great place to live

Awesome apartments, very well managed, but wish the building was more social

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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

158 reviews
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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