Student Life 

Neighborhoods

• The City Line Neighborhoods--This area includes: Overbrook Park, Green Hill Farms, Overbrook Farms, Wynnefield, Belmont Village and Wynnefield Heights 

• The Neighborhoods West of 52nd Street--This area includes: Carroll Park, Cobbs Creek, Haddington, Overbrook

• The Neighborhoods Northeast of 52nd & Market Streets--this area includes: Mantua, Belmont, East Parkside, West Parkside, Cathedral Park, Mill Creek, Dunlap 

• The Roxborough-Manayunk Neighborhoods--This area includes: Manayunk, Roxborough, Roxborough Park/Upper Roxborough 

• The Germantown Neighborhoods--This area includes East Falls 

• Suburban neighborhoods--This area includes: Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd, Belmont Hills, Merion, Green Hill Farms, Narberth, Penn Wynn, Wynnewood, Upper Darby 

First Steps

• Decide if you want to live alone or with a roommate

• Choose the type of unit you want to live in
  • Apartment
  • House
  • A room in a private home

• Research the area and unit in which you want to live

• Review the listings that are within your budget

• Choose at least 3 or more options

• Make an appointment to view the property

• Be on time for appointments

• Inspect the property carefully during the daytime and at night

Inspection Checklist

• Windows- cracks, locks, open and close easily, storm windows, screens

• Cracks or stains on the wall

• Water stains, leaks

• Door hinges and locks work well, peephole

• Sinks, toilets and tub drain well

• Adequate water pressure

• Major appliances included /work / clean

• Carpeting worn or stained

• Heat and A/C work

• Smoke detectors

• Fire extinguisher inspected/dated

• Sprinkler system

• Pest infestation

• Phone jacks

• Emergency Exits, Fire escapes

• Adequate outdoor lighting

• Adequate hallway lighting

• Cable Connection

• Ample outlets

• Electrical outlets work and can support computer equipment

• No exposed wires or outlets