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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+
Schedule Appointment At
(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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7.7
Value
7.4
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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 Left Bank is at a higher price for a great location and nice building, but its worth it if you can afford it

The Left Bank is great. The staff is always there to help. The apartments are very nice and the location is great too.

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Three bedroom at The Left Bank has been great

Close to the law school, 24hr doorman, they email you when you receive a package and store it for you until you get home.

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Very nice place to live, very nice people.

Left Bank is a wonderful building. The apartments are bright, have high ceilings, and feel very spacious. The apartments are well cared for, the heat AC actually work, and the gym is fairly well-equipped. Also, the building staff (especially the front desk staff) are some of the nicest, most friendly people in the world. Seriously, I would live here just to be able to talk to them every morning on my way out the door. The building definitely caters to graduate students and young professionals, but it also has a fair number of children and older residents who work nearby. Definitely feels like the real world, unlike parts of U. City.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Love The Left Bank!

Expensive, though great building and great amenities

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Lots of solid amenities and excellent location

Close to campus- very convenient. 24/7 Doorman. Access to gym.

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  • 1 bed / 1 bath
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Love the high ceilings!

Great location for where my roommates and I need to get each day. Very spacious apartments with very high ceilings. Much more space for the price than comparable apartment buildings in center city. Slightly pricey, but we have a gym in building, 24/7 doorman, roof-top deck and courtyard.

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Nice, but far from Center City

Very nice building and convenient to campus. However, it is kind of far away from all the Wharton social events in Center City.

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You get what you pay for (and it costs a lot)

The apartments at Left Bank are large, relatively new, well-maintained, and roomy. Left Bank also has a lot of amenities: a decent gym with lots of cardio equipment, resident-only acces via keyfob, a concierge who can receive packages, dry cleaning, and grocery deliveries for you, quick and effective repairs/maintenance, enforced quiet hours, indoor bike racks, no undergraduates, etc. However, you WILL be paying for these amenities, and your rent will increase every year (mine increased by $125 a year until I started complaining about it). It's a question of tradeoffs: money vs amenities.

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Couldn't ask for a better place to live

I live in a spacious apartment with 20 foot high ceilings and central air and heat. They allow my cat to live with me. The gym is very nice. The people who work the desk are very nice and protective of the building.

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Great building if you don't need to be in Center City

Different location, 10 min from campus and 15 min from Center City. Nice building, responsive management, large apartments. A little on the expensive side, but I feel like I get good value out of it. Biggest concern for potential tenants will be distance from Center City; I don't mind it, but something to keep in mind.

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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

Getting around University City

MFL

8 min

30th Street Station

13 min

21/42 (bus)

6 min

9 (bus)

4 min

125/44 (bus)

10 min

Parking at The Left Bank

Parking Garage

Parking Near The Left Bank

LAZ The Left Bank

1 min
$225 / month

LAZ Parking - Cira South Garage

4 min
$300 / month

PARK AMERICA 3101 Market Street

11 min
$225 / month
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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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