Apartments near DU

The Summit At University City, Lancaster Ave, is the closest Drexel University student housing, just a 2-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of the amber Drexel University student housing is 1 mile, or a 6-minute drive.

Students can have more space for storage, choose the type of apartments they want, and also stay with their friends by choosing off-campus student apartments near Drexel University.

Top Hat Coffee Lounge is the closest cafe to Drexel University, being only a 2-minute walk from the university.

William H. Gray III 30th Street Station is the closest train station to the university & is under a 5-minute walk. This station helps students travel easily to their Philadelphia student apartments.

At DU, learning doesn't pause when students leave the classroom. Renowned for its cooperative education (co-op) program, the university allows students to gain extensive professional experience while earning their degree. While there are plenty of apartments for rent near Drexel University, many students opt for off-campus apartments to enjoy greater independence & enhanced amenities. Amber offers Drexel University student housing starting from $479 per month. Top choices include University Crossings & Standard at Philadelphia. The average distance of the amber Drexel University student housing is within a 1-mile radius, which takes around  6 minutes by car.

Founded in 1891, DU is a private research university located at 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Drexel has an acceptance rate of 75–80% & is ranked #711-720 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The university is particularly recognized for Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Nursing, Biomedical Engineering, & Design. One of Drexel's most notable distinctions is its cooperative education (co-op) program, which connects students with more than 1,500 employers worldwide. Drexel has also been recognized among the top universities in the United States for co-ops & internships, making experiential learning a central part of the student experience. The primary intake begins in September. Students choose off-campus Drexel University housing, like The Summit At University City, to travel easily to the university.

As students become familiar with the city and campus community, off-campus Drexel University student housing often becomes a popular choice. Drexel University student housing includes everything from private studios and shared apartments to 1B & 3B rooms, giving students a wide selection of homes to suit different budgets, lifestyles, & everyday needs.
1. Standard at Philadelphia: The property has exclusive facilities like a sauna and is pet-friendly. It is located at an 11-minute walk from the university - From $959 per month.
2. University Crossings: The apartment has exciting amenities like a group study lounge and a community assistant staff. Located at a 3-minute walk from the university - From $909 per month.
3. The Summit At University City: The house has amazing facilities like a multimedia room and a 24-hour fitness center. It is located at a 2-minute walk from the university - From $924 per month.
4. The Chestnut at University City: It has top facilities like a sky lounge and a game room. It is located at a 12-minute walk from the university - From $2768 per month.
5. Chestnut Square: The apartment has exclusive amenities like a movie theater and a 24-hour fitness center. It is located at a 10-minute walk from the university - From $989 per month.

The Drexel University campus is located in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood. It is about a 3–5 minute walk from 30th Street Station. Market St & 32nd St (2-min walk) & Chestnut St & 33rd St (4-min walk) are the closest bus stops to the university. Students can benefit from SEPTA's UPass Program, which provides discounted transit access of up to 50% on public transportation. The Schuylkill River Trail is located about a 5-minute walk from campus, while the Philadelphia Museum of Art is 15 minutes away on foot.

Drexel University students can get involved in more than 250 student organizations spanning entrepreneurship, technology, business, research, culture, & recreation. There are organizations such as the Entrepreneurship Association, Drexel Consulting Group, Dragons Finance Club, & ACM at Drexel. They have startup competitions, hackathons, employer networking events, case challenges, & leadership workshops. A defining feature of Drexel is its renowned co-op program, which allows students to complete up to 18 months of full-time, paid professional work experience.