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About University City
University City is the eastern part of West Philadelphia, across the Schuylkill River from Center City. It includes the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Philadelphia VA Medical Center, along with the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Hospitals in University City
- Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaChildren's
- Hospital of Univ of PennsylvaniaAcute Care Hospitals
- Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterAcute Care Hospitals
- Philadelphia VA Medical CenterAcute Care - Veterans Administration
Housing costs and stipends in University City
Staffing agencies usually base the tax-free housing stipend on the federal GSA lodging rate. For University City that is the rate for the Philadelphia area: $227 a night this month. It changes by season here, from $174 to $227 a night. Your agency sets the actual stipend. Estimate a contract.
HUD's fair market rent is what a typical unfurnished apartment costs here with basic utilities. Furnished monthly rentals usually cost more because furniture, Wi-Fi and utilities are included.
HUD fair market rents for this area
| Size | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,510 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,160 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA (ZIP-level estimate).
Short-term rentals for nurses, doctors and other healthcare workers
Homes near University City are rented by the month, which fits 13-week travel contracts, locum tenens assignments, residency moves and student rotations. Every home is furnished, and you message the host before you commit. More on housing for nurses, travel therapist housing, locum tenens housing, medical resident housing, medical student rotation housing, short-term rentals for healthcare workers, or see housing for every profession.
Own a furnished place near University City?
Travel nurses, physicians and other healthcare workers search here for monthly stays. Plans start at $199 a year for up to 5 listings.