Graduate Housing in University City
Apartment-style Living for Graduate Students
An ideal location for Drexel graduate students to take advantage of all the city has to offer while continuing their studies.
Apartment Amenities
- Private Bedroom: Students contract by individual bed rather than by apartment. Housing assignments by Drexel Housing and Residence Life will be provided in July.
- Hillcrest Graduate Apartments (115 N. 34th Street) will be furnished with a full XL-sized bed.
- Van Rensselaer Hall (3320 Powelton Avenue) will be furnished with a twin XL-sized bed.
- Shared Bedroom: Shared bedroom accommodations are available at Van Rensselaer Hall.
- Private Bathrooms: Each apartment features a private bathroom equipped with either a shower, a tub, or a shower/tub combination, and storage space for your toiletries.
- Fully equipped Kitchens: Each apartment's kitchenette is outfitted with a refrigerator, oven, and cabinetry to accommodate storage needs. The kitchenette layout is designed to provide a comfortable setting for dining and social gatherings.
- Utilities Included (No Additional Fees): Water, heat/air conditioning, and trash removal services are included.
Community Amenities
- Each property has laundry facilities
- Access is 24-hour controlled
- On-site Maintenance; management offices are located on the ground floor
- Access to Public Transportation and located on the Route
Rates and Fees
- Rates are charged to the student's eBill by term. View housing rates on Drexel Central's Housing and Dining Costs, Under “Graduate Housing.”
- $200 Housing Deposit.
- Rental fee, charged by term to your Drexel eBill.
- Parking is an additional fee. Drexel-affiliated parking options are offered through Drexel Parking Services.
Internet Access Information
- Van Rensselaer Hall: Complimentary high-speed internet is provided with DragonFly3 Wi-Fi included in your stay.
- Hillcrest Graduate Apartments: Wireless internet is not provided. Residents are responsible for setting up their own internet service.
Graduate Apartments at Van Rensselaer Hall
3320 Powelton Avenue
Exterior photo of Van Rensselaer Hall at 3320 Powelton Avenue.
Van Rensselaer Hall provides furnished, comfortable, and convenient housing for graduate students on Powelton Avenue. This historic building includes a basement-level social lounge featuring gaming equipment and a TV, perfect for relaxation and recreation. For quiet academic work, there is a dedicated study lounge on the top floor. The hall also offers a Multi-Faith Prayer and Meditation Space. Each apartment features a kitchenette, living room, and bathroom.
Van Rensselaer Hall Apartment Types
- Compact Single Bedroom Unit: A private bedroom in a furnished 2-bedroom apartment for up to two occupants.
- Expanded Single Bedroom Unit: A roomier private bedroom in a furnished 2-bedroom unit for up to two occupants.
- Double Bedroom Unit: Two shared bedrooms in a furnished unit for up to four roommates.
View Sample Expanded Single Bedroom
View Sample Compact Single Bedroom
View Sample 4-Person Apartment
Hillcrest Graduate Apartments
115 N. 34th Street
Hillcrest apartments are located in the heart of Drexel’s residential campus in University City, within walking distance of academic buildings, libraries, and public transportation.
Hillcrest is a walk-up multi-story building.
Hillcrest Apartment Types
Please note that Hillcrest has limited spaces available, and private one-bedroom and studio apartments are extremely limited and subject to availability.
- Studio, unfurnished
- Studio, furnished
- 1-Bedroom, unfurnished
- 1-Bedroom, furnished
- 2-Bedroom, unfurnished
- 2-Bedroom, furnished
- 3-Bedroom, unfurnished
- 3-Bedroom, furnished