University City / Schuylkill Yards (trophy, ~$50/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Philadelphia Class A submarkets we track.

  • University City / Schuylkill Yards sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
  • Compared submarkets: Center City West (trophy), Center City East (prime), Navy Yard (prime).

University City / Schuylkill Yards vs other Philadelphia submarkets

University City / Schuylkill Yards (trophy, ~$50/sqft/yr) is one of 5 Philadelphia Class A submarkets we track.

TL;DR

  • University City / Schuylkill Yards sits at trophy tier.
  • Average rent $50/sqft/yr vs city average 38.
  • Compared submarkets: Center City West (trophy), Center City East (prime), Navy Yard (prime).

Side-by-side with peers

**Center City West** (trophy, $54/sqft/yr) — The trophy financial spine. **Center City East** (prime, $46/sqft/yr) — Avenue of the Arts trophy stock. **Navy Yard** (prime, $42/sqft/yr) — Master-planned campus on the Delaware. **King of Prussia & Conshohocken** (established, $32/sqft/yr) — Suburban trophy belt along I-76.

Key facts

cityPhiladelphia
submarketUniversity City / Schuylkill Yards
tiertrophy
averageRentLocal$50/sqft/yr
cityClassARentUsd$38/sqft/yr
cityVacancyPct21.6%

Frequently asked questions

What other submarkets compete with University City / Schuylkill Yards in Philadelphia?
Center City West, Center City East, Navy Yard

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Reviewed by Miriam Hollander — Lead market analyst. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

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