University City Apartments in Philadelphia
At 3737 Chestnut Street
Live in the Center of University City
3737 Chestnut offers University City apartments in Philadelphia near major universities, hospitals, restaurants, shops, and public transit. The University of Pennsylvania, the Wharton School, Drexel University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn Medicine, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center are all nearby.
This central Chestnut Street location is well-suited to students, university employees, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to walk to campus, shorten the commute to work, or meet friends for dinner without traveling across the city.
Choose from pet-friendly studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, including select furnished and flexible-stay options. Residents also have access to a rooftop deck, fitness center, underground parking, 24-hour concierge service, package acceptance, and other community amenities.
Easy Access AROUND PHILADELPHIA
Public Transit Near Our University City Apartments
Living at 3737 Chestnut puts several transportation options close to home. Nearby bus and trolley routes provide service throughout West Philadelphia and Center City, while the LUCY shuttle connects universities, hospitals, research centers, and other University City destinations.
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is also nearby, providing access to Amtrak, SEPTA Regional Rail, and additional local transit services.
Transportation Options:
- SEPTA buses and trolleys
- William H. Gray III 30th Street Station
- Amtrak and SEPTA Regional Rail
- LUCY shuttle service
- Market-Frankford Line
- Nearby access to I-76
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Restaurants
- Han Dynasty
3 minute walk - Dim Sum House
5 minute walk - Amma’s South Indian Cuisine
4 minute walk - Louie Louie
4 minute walk - White Dog Café
6 minute walk - CO-OP Restaurant and Bar
8 minute walk - Sweetgreen
6 minute walk - Tacos Don Memo
6 minute walk - The Board and Brew
9 minute walk
Shopping
- Target
1 minute walk - Philadelphia Runner
4 minute walk - Bluemercury
5 minute walk - Penn Bookstore
5 minute walk
Grocery
- Supremo Food Market of Walnut
14 minute walk - South Square Market
28 minute walk - Tavarez Grocery Inc
12 minute walk - Acme Markets
7 minute walk
Nightlife
- The Living Room Lounge
4 minute walk - Zara Bar & Pub
11 minute walk - New Deck Tavern
7 minute walk - Smokey Joe’s
8 minute walk - Local 44 Restaurant & Bar
18 minute walk - New Tavern
18 minute walk - Watutsi Pub
19 minute walk - Misconduct Tavern
14 minute walk - Sunset Social
16 minute walk
Entertainment
- Cinemark University City Penn 6
8 minute walk - Penn Museum
14 minute walk - World Stage
16 minute walk
Fitness
- Orangetheory Fitness
4 minute walk - Penn Campus Recreation
4 minute walk
Parks
- Saunders Park
10 minute walk - Drexel Park
17 minute walk - Clark Park
19 minute walk - Penn Park
15 minute walk
NEARBY DINING
Restaurants Near 3737 Chestnut
University City has plenty of choices for a quick lunch, dinner with friends, weekend brunch, or takeout on a busy evening. Several neighborhood restaurants are within a few blocks of our University City apartments in Philadelphia.
- White Dog Cafe - 3420 Sansom Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Han Dynasty - 3711 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Louie Louie - 3611 Walnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Amma’s South Indian Cuisine - 103 S. 39th Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Dim Sum House by Jane G’s- 3939 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104
Residents are also close to neighborhood cafés, casual restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and ground-floor retail along Chestnut, Walnut, Sansom, and Market streets.
One Block Away
Apartments Near The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
3737 Chestnut is one block from Jon M. Huntsman Hall, a central part of The Wharton School campus. This close location makes our apartments a practical option for Wharton business students, faculty, university employees, and professionals working throughout the Penn campus.
Residents can also walk to Locust Walk, Penn libraries, campus recreation facilities, classrooms, research centers, and Penn Medicine locations. Learn more about living at our apartments near the University of Pennsylvania.
THREE BLOCKS AWAY
University City Apartments Near Drexel University
Drexel University’s University City Campus is approximately half a mile from 3737 Chestnut apartments. Students, faculty, and university employees can reach campus in minutes by walking, biking, or using nearby public transportation.
The location also provides convenient access to Drexel’s academic buildings, recreation facilities, libraries, and the surrounding restaurants and shops. Learn more about our apartments near Drexel University.
One Mile Away
Apartments Near Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is located on Civic Center Boulevard, approximately one mile from 3737 Chestnut. Living nearby can reduce travel time for CHOP employees, medical residents, researchers, students, and visiting families.
Our traditional apartment homes work well for long-term residents, while select furnished apartments and flexible lease options can accommodate temporary assignments, medical rotations, relocations, and extended hospital visits. Learn more about living in our apartments near CHOP.
Six BLOCKS Away
Apartments Near The Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and the surrounding Penn Medicine campus are a manageable walk from 3737 Chestnut. This location can make early shifts, medical rotations, appointments, classes, and research schedules easier to manage. Residents can return home to in-unit laundry, a fitness center, package acceptance, a 24-hour concierge, and other apartment and community amenities after a busy day at the hospital.
TWO BLOCKS AWAY
Apartments Near Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is located on 39th Street, just a short walk from 3737 Chestnut. Healthcare professionals, medical trainees, researchers, and hospital employees can live close to work while remaining near the rest of University City. The surrounding neighborhood also provides access to public transit, restaurants, grocery stores, parks, and the campuses of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
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