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University City Apartments for Rent: Studio & 1 Bedroom at 3939 Chestnut
Looking for apartments in University City PA or student apartments close to Drexel University or University of Pennsylvania? Discover your next home at 3939 Chestnut Street. We offer spacious studio from $1,325 and 1 bedroom apartments from $1,750 in the heart of University City, Philadelphia, our community puts you in the heart of campus life, mere minutes from classrooms, shops, restaurants, urban parks, and entertainment.
Everything You Need for Carefree Apartment Living on Chestnut St
At 3939 Chestnut, we focus on providing a carefree lifestyle with a wide array of apartment and community features designed with you in mind. Our apartment homes include essential modern amenities like:
- Washer & dryer in every home
- Individual controlled heating & air conditioning
- On-site management & maintenance
- Garbage disposal
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Range
- Cable and internet ready
- Controlled key fob property access
- Secure bicycle storage room
- On-site retail
You’ll also find oversized windows offering lots of natural light, high ceilings, and included window treatments.
Community Amenities at Your University City Apartment
Living at 3939 Chestnut means having convenient community amenities built into your everyday routine. Residents enjoy on-site management and maintenance, controlled property access with video monitored security, secure bicycle storage, online rental payments, and two on-site retail spaces, including Dim Sum House restaurant.
In the Heart of University City Philadelphia
At 3939 Chestnut, you’re surrounded by the everyday convenience and energy that make University City one of Philadelphia’s most connected neighborhoods. Located on Chestnut Street near Penn and Drexel, the community places residents close to campus, SEPTA access, neighborhood dining, shopping, and green spaces that support an easy, walkable lifestyle. The property’s existing positioning already emphasizes its proximity to classrooms, shops, restaurants, urban parks, and entertainment, making a neighborhood-focused section a natural extension of the homepage narrative.
From quick commutes to nearby retail and casual dining, this location makes it easier to move between school, work, and downtime without feeling removed from the center of activity. University City is widely recognized for its mix of culture, dining, nightlife, and institutional anchors, which helps reinforce 3939 Chestnut as a well-connected option for renters who want both convenience and city energy.

Explore Floor Plans & Virtual Tours
Ready to see your future home? Explore our available studio and one-bedroom floor plans designed for ample living and closet space.