Student Sublets in Philadelphia

SublettingU lists verified student sublets near UPenn in University City and West Philadelphia, and near Temple in North Philadelphia, Germantown, and Fishtown. Philadelphia is more affordable than NYC or Boston — good selection of furnished apartments is available even with shorter notice. Use the AI search to filter by transit access (SEPTA) and proximity to campus.

Student sublets in Philadelphia range from $800 to $2,000 per month for a room in a shared apartment — one of the most affordable rates among major university cities on the East Coast. University City near UPenn runs $1,100–$2,000. North Philadelphia near Temple runs $800–$1,400. West Philly (Clark Park area) and Fishtown offer mid-range options with good neighborhood character.

University City (40th–46th Street corridor near UPenn) has the densest student housing supply near UPenn. Powelton Village and Spruce Hill are slightly farther but quieter and well-connected by transit. For Temple: North Philadelphia (near Broad Street) and Germantown are the most popular. Fishtown and Fairmount are popular among older grad students seeking neighborhoods with more character — about 20 minutes from either campus by SEPTA.

Late February through April. UPenn has one of the largest co-op networks in the country — students doing co-ops in NYC, DC, or San Francisco sublet their apartments year-round, not just in summer. Temple students leaving for summer internships typically post in March and April. Philadelphia's lower price point means the market is slightly less competitive than in Boston or NYC, but good furnished units still go quickly.

Philadelphia's SEPTA system connects University City, Center City, and North Philadelphia well. The Market-Frankford Line (El) runs from UPenn's 40th Street station through Center City to Fishtown and Kensington. The Broad Street Line connects Temple's campus directly to Center City in 15 minutes. Most student neighborhoods are also bikeable. A car is not needed for most students at Penn or Temple.