Overview & Location
Standard at Philadelphia is located at Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA — a postal code that falls within the University City area of Philadelphia. The property’s city designation in the data is Cherry Hill, but the physical address places it in the West Philadelphia neighborhood, within walking distance of several campuses and transit links. The building is a large-scale residence offering 1-bedroom through 6-bedroom apartments and studios, with a monthly rent range of $800 to $3,000. Minimum lease length is 10 months. The property has a Google rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Who Is This Residence For?
Standard at Philadelphia is best suited for students or young professionals who want a full-service building with amenities and don’t mind paying a premium over the city’s baseline. The property includes a gym, study areas, laundry facilities, and allows dual occupancy (two people sharing a room). This is useful for couples or friends who want to split rent in a studio or larger unit.
The wide range of room types — from studio to 6-bedroom — gives flexibility. Larger units (4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed) are typical of purpose-built student housing where each tenant signs an individual lease. If you prefer living with roommates but want your own lockable bedroom, these configurations work well.
The property also appears to foster community: one reviewer (Gaga Shun) specifically mentioned that the office organizes “all kinds of interesting and engaging activities” and celebrated Chinese New Year. That indicates a management team that puts effort into resident engagement, which can help new arrivals feel settled.
Who Might Want To Look Elsewhere?
If you value reliable operations over flashy amenities, this residence may disappoint. Two of the three visible Google reviews raise serious concerns about management responsiveness and building logistics.
Reviewer Elisabeth Lampman gave 1 star, calling the package room “a complete disaster — boxes thrown everywhere, lost, stacked carelessly, and completely unsecured.” She also noted issues with the sauna. Similarly, Daniel Manders (2 stars) said “everything is great as long as nothing goes wrong,” but maintenance requests and service are “unacceptably poor in comparison to said monthly rent.”
These patterns suggest that while the apartments and common areas may look good, the behind-the-scenes operations can fall short — especially for time-sensitive matters like lost packages or repairs. If you are the type of tenant who needs responsive maintenance and secure mail handling, you may want to weigh these reviews heavily.
Also note the price: the lowest rent ($800) is nearly double the city’s from-price of $479 (the cheapest listing across 28 properties in the same city dataset). Standard at Philadelphia is clearly positioned at the higher end of the local market. Budget-conscious renters will find more affordable options elsewhere.
What Residents Actually Say
Here are the three Google reviews in full (spelling and punctuation as originally posted):
Gaga Shun (5 stars):
“haha😄Im so happy to live here，and with my roommates.And the office here is great and they are very friendly and kindly to help residents here. They also frequently organize all kinds of interesting and engaging activities. The thing that touched me the most was our Chinese New Year celebration. Sydney asked if she coul”
Elisabeth Lampman (1 star):
“The apartment itself may have been nice, but everything else about this building is a complete disaster. The package room was ALWAYS a chaotic mess—boxes thrown everywhere, lost, stacked carelessly, and completely unsecured. The system they use is beyond incompetent and residents pay the price for it daily. The sauna w”
Daniel Manders (2 stars):
“Everything is great as long as nothing goes wrong. The Standard has wonderful apartments and amenities, which is of course reflected with very high prices of rent. Nothing inherently wrong with that, but the service is unacceptably poor in comparison to said monthly rent. Small issues and maintenance requests are no pr”
The cut-off texts (Gaga’s review ends mid-sentence, and the other two are truncated) suggest the original reviews were longer. Nonetheless, the contrast is clear: positive feedback focuses on community events and friendly staff; negative feedback focuses on disorganised operations and poor service relative to rent.
Price Positioning & Room Types
City from-price: $479 per month (indicative — confirm with the operator)
Standard at Philadelphia range: $800 – $3,000 per month (indicative — confirm with the operator)
The minimum rent of $800 is about 67% higher than the city’s lowest available listing. The top-end $3,000 likely applies to larger units or private studios with dual occupancy included.
Available unit types:
- Studio
- 1-bedroom (1b)
- 2-bedroom (2b)
- 3-bedroom (3b)
- 4-bedroom (4b)
- 5-bedroom (5b)
- 6-bedroom (6b)
All are likely furnished. The “dual occupancy” tag means some rooms allow two people, which can reduce per-person cost. If you are pair looking for a studio or a private room in a shared apartment, confirm with the operator whether dual occupancy is permitted in your preferred unit type.
Deposit: $100 (indicative — confirm with the operator). This is low compared to typical one-month deposits, which may be an advantage for cash-constrained tenants.
Booking Timing & Lease Terms
Minimum lease: 10 months. The available-from date is not specified in the data, so it is best to check directly with the property for move-in timing.
Since the property is in high demand near universities (without naming any institution) and has a relatively high price point, early booking is advisable. Many similar residences in the area open bookings in the autumn for the following academic year starting in August/September. However, since availability can change daily, you should verify current room types and start dates with the operator.
Given the mixed reviews, it may also be worth requesting a virtual tour or asking specific questions about package handling and maintenance response times before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Standard at Philadelphia allow pets or guests?
The data does not include pet policy. The tags list gym, study area, laundry facility, and dual occupancy — no mention of pets. You should ask the operator about pet restrictions and guest policies directly.
Is the $100 deposit refundable?
The data shows a deposit of $100, but does not specify whether it is refundable or applied toward rent. Confirm with the operator whether this is a holding deposit, security deposit, or administrative fee.
Can I book a room for less than 10 months?
The minimum lease is listed as 10 months. Leases shorter than that may not be offered. If you need a shorter stay, contact the operator to ask about flexibility or any summer sublet options.
Sources & data date: 2026-07
Google rating and reviews sourced from the Google profile attached to the property listing. Price, deposit, lease terms, and unit mix from the property data provided by Amberstudent.
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