AKA University City

2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Total Monthly Price: $2,738 - $5,614
Bedrooms: Studio - 2Studio - 2 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
Sq. Ft.: 520 - 1,128 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

Studio

$2,738 - $2,748 Total Monthly Price

Studio, 1 Bath

, 520 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

4124

$2,738

520 Sq. Ft.

Dec. 24

Studio with furniture

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Studio, 1 Bath

, 520 Sq. Ft.

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Studio Penthouse

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Studio, 1 Bath

, 520 Sq. Ft.

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One Bedroom Premium

$3,242 - $3,676 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 762 - 802 Sq. Ft.

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2 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

4613

$3,666

762 Sq. Ft.

Sep. 22

4417

$3,242

802 Sq. Ft.

Dec. 25

One Bedroom Den with furniture

$3,616 - $3,705 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 835 - 838 Sq. Ft.

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2 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3416

$3,616

835 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 20

3715

$3,695

838 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 25

One Bedroom Premium Penthouse

$3,670 - $3,680 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 577 - 838 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

4518

$3,670

715 Sq. Ft.

Now

One Bedroom Premium with furniture

$3,416 - $3,426 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 818 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3414

$3,416

818 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 9

One Bedroom Den Penthouse

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 835 - 838 Sq. Ft.

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One Bedroom Deluxe

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 577 Sq. Ft.

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One Bedroom Deluxe with furniture

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 577 Sq. Ft.

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One Bedroom Deluxe Penthouse

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 577 - 838 Sq. Ft.

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One Bedroom Den

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1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 838 Sq. Ft.

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Two Bedroom Premium

$5,123 - $5,214 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,125 - 1,128 Sq. Ft.

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4 Available Units

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3920

$5,123

1,128 Sq. Ft.

Now

4019

$5,163

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

4320

$5,123

1,128 Sq. Ft.

Now

4319

$5,204

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Sep. 26

Two Bedroom Deluxe Penthouse

$4,033 - $4,043 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

4523

$4,033

1,000 Sq. Ft.

Now

Two Bedroom Premium with furniture

$5,604 - $5,614 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,125 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3919

$5,604

1,125 Sq. Ft.

Now

Two Bedroom Deluxe with furniture

$4,083 - $4,093 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 963 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Total Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

3822

$4,083

963 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 16

Two Bedroom Premium Penthouse

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2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,022 Sq. Ft.

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Two Bedroom Deluxe

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2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 1,000 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

6 - 24 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 2016
182 units46 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

Utility - Gas

$20 - $30 / mo
Amenity Fee

$50 / mo
Utility - Electric

Usage-Based / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant

$50

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

24-hour front desk
3D indoor golf simulator
3-D indoor golf simulator
Blackout shades in bedrooms
Bosch washer and dryer
Carrara marble-clad penthouse residence baths
Cira Green, an elevated urban park
Close To Schuylkill Yards
Coffee bar
Community herb garden
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Corner Suite
Custom Italian cabinetry
Dedicated Doorman
Electronic Key Access
Glass enclosed showers with Grohe fixtures
Glass-enclosed showers with Grohe fixtures
Great Location
Individually controlled climate settings
Kitchen Island with Breakfast Ba
Landscaped terrace with cozy fire pits
Mecho light-filtering shades
On-site dining at Walnut Street Cafe
On-Site Resident Services Team
Panoramic city views
Pennovation Works
Pet-friendly accommodations
Premium stainless steel appliances
Private cinema
Private Cinema with Curated Screenings
Private dining room with city views
Private locker room and treatment room
Sleek quartz countertops
Soaring 10 ft Ceilings
Storage units available
Technogym equipment in fitness center
University City Science Center
Walking Distance to 30th St Train
Washer and Dryer in Suite
Welcoming resident lounge
West View
Wide plank white oak flooring
Yoga Room

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Carpet
Den
Dining Room
Dishwasher
Disposal
Eat-in Kitchen
Freezer
Furnished
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
High Speed Internet Access
Ice Maker
Island Kitchen
Kitchen
Linen Closet
Microwave
Office
Oven
Pantry
Quartz Countertops
Range
Refrigerator
Security System
Smoke Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Space
Views
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
Wi-Fi
Window Coverings
Yard

Community Features

24 Hour Access
Bicycle Storage
Business Center
Clubhouse
Community-Wide WiFi
Concierge
Conference Rooms
Controlled Access
Corporate Suites
Courtyard
Disposal Chutes
Doorman
Dry Cleaning Service
Elevator
Fitness Center
Furnished Units Available
Garages
Grocery Service
Guest Apartment
Individual Leases Available
Individual Locking Bedrooms
Key Fob Entry
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Maintenance on site
Media Center/Movie Theatre
Multi Use Room
On-Site Retail
Package Service
Picnic Area
Planned Social Activities
Pool
Private Bathroom
Property Manager on Site
Recycling
Roof Terrace
Short Term Lease
Spa
Storage Space
Study Lounge
Sundeck
Utilities Included
Walk To Campus
Waterfront
Wi-Fi

Map of AKA University City

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Exceptional public transit

Driveability

Moderately drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Busy

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Transit

Subway

1 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Subway

3 min Drive

Commuter Rail

2 min Drive

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Airport

Philadelphia International

19 min Drive

Airport

Trenton Mercer

52 min Drive

Airport

Wilmington Airport

52 min Drive

Moving to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate AKA University City proximity to The Shops At Penn. The Shops At Penn is 0.8 miles away.

Commuting

With top-notch public transportation and a TransitScore of 100, 30th Street Station is exceptional public transit. Within 1.2 miles of AKA University City, you’ll find Drexel Station At 30Th St, 33Rd St, and 22Nd Street.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near AKA University City are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Schuylkill River Park, University of Pennsylvania Observatory, and Penn Museum.

Airports

Living in 30th Street Station provides easy access to Philadelphia International, located just 18 minutes from AKA University City. Another nearby airport is Wilmington Airport, located 34.5 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Powel Samuel School

Grades K-5

Public

Greenfield Albert M School

Grades K-8

Public

Science Leadership Academy Middle School

Grades K-8

Public

The Philadelphia School

Grades PK-8

Private

Russell Byers Charter School

Grades PK-8

Public

West Philadelphia High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Philly Agile Learning Community School

Grades K-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
Drexel Univ., Univ. City Main	Walk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
University of Pennsylvania	Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
Moore College of Art & Design	Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
The Art Inst. of Philadelphia	Walk: 18 min (0.9 mi)

About AKA University City

Located on the top floors of Cira Centre South, featuring Philadelphia's most spectacular residential views, The Apartment Residences at AKA University City offers apartment residences and designer furnished apartment residences available for annual… and semi-annual leasing.

View floor plans, check availability, schedule a tour, and apply for a spacious studio, 1–2 bedroom, or Penthouse Apartment Residence that interests you!

Located on the top floors of Cira Centre South, featuring Philadelphia's most spectacular residential views, The Apartment Residences at AKA University City offers apartment residences and designer furnished apartment residences available for annual and semi-annual leasing.

View floor plans, check availability, schedule a tour, and apply for a spacious studio, 1–2 bedroom, or Penthouse Apartment Residence that interests you!

AKA University City is an apartment community in Philadelphia, PA

Contact

Property Address:

2929 Walnut St,
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone Number: (610) 632-5987

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For AKA University City

4.7

6 Ratings & Reviews

5/31/26

Verified Renter

Staff is exceptional

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3/30/26

Verified Renter

I think AKA UC is a decent property especially if you go to school or work in the UC area. It is relatively modern, has nice views and a good community.

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12/15/25

Verified Renter

Like living in a Ritz Carlton. Top notch service and amenities.

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4/29/25

Verified Renter

AKA University City has excellent apartments, especially furniture are really high quality.
I really enjoy to take a swim at Level 28.
I'd love to have a pool table or bbq, hope they will add those features!

Review from Apartments.com
4/14/25

Verified Renter

It's a truly landmark place in Philly!

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