5.0(5 reviews)FMP Score
why it ranked: The top overall pick near Villanova University, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Excellent
$1121/person/mo
Find My Place AwardBest Overall · 2026
The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Villanova University (October 2026)
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PAUpdated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed October 1, 2026
15 properties reviewed
69+ reviews analyzed
updated October 2026
independentno pay-to-rank
the short answer
Chestnut Hall Apartments leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Villanova University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Mark Philadelphia and The Accolade on Chestnut. Across the 15 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near Villanova University for every option.
- winnerChestnut Hall Apartments
- FMP Score range1.8–5.0 / 5
- avg walk0 min to campus
- rent range$901–$4500 /person
the ranking
The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Villanova University
Sorted by FMP Score from verified Villanova University reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Villanova University reviews only.
5.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Villanova University, 5.0/5 from verified reviews.
Ask for Matthew as your rental specialist! We went into the leasing office (which is in a separate building), and they made us feel welcome. The layout of the office is great. They have a…
$1050/person/mo
5.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Villanova University, 5.0/5 from verified reviews.
I would like to thank Kerry for her great service and assistance!
$1435/person/mo
5.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Great living!
$1350/person/mo
4.6(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Great place! Love it :)
$1169/person/mo
4.2(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Rudra gave us a good tour!
4.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Had a lovely time staying with UCH. Very reasonable rent, no hidden fees (did not deduct security deposit after leaving the…
$1715/person/mo
3.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 3.0/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
I have a nice room, great views, and the building is in a convenient location. However, fire alarms often go off in the early AM…
$969/person/mo
2.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 2.8/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Great amenities…great location.
$901/person/mo
2.6(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 2.6/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Excellent managerial staff and friendly neighbors!
$2225/person/mo
2.0(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 2.0/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
Honestly, I almost broke my lease before I even moved in because of the reviews I read online. I'm glad I didn't. I've been here…
$1445/person/mo
1.8(5 reviews)FMP Scorewhy it ranked: Holds a 1.8/5 overall score from verified Villanova University reviews.
I strongly advise against living here long term. Communication with management is extremely limited and mostly handled through an…
$1550/person/mo
The Full Ranking, One Table
Sort by any column. The rank stays with the property.| 1 | Chestnut Hall Apartments | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1121/mo |
| 2 | The Mark Philadelphia | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1050/mo |
| 3 | The Accolade on Chestnut | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1435/mo |
| 4 | SOLO on Chestnut - 4233 | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1350/mo |
| 5 | Paloma University City | 4.6/5 | 5 | – | $1169/mo |
| 6 | The Summit at University City | 4.2/5 | 5 | – | – |
| 7 | University City Housing | 4.0/5 | 5 | – | $1715/mo |
| 8 | The Radian | 3.0/5 | 5 | – | $969/mo |
| 9 | Alden Park Luxury Apartments | 2.8/5 | 5 | – | $901/mo |
| 10 | The Linden University City | 2.6/5 | 5 | – | $2225/mo |
| 11 | Rittenhouse Hill | 2.0/5 | 5 | – | $1445/mo |
| 12 | The Commons On Ludlow | 1.8/5 | 5 | – | $1550/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to Villanova University campus. Rent is per person, per month.
FMP award criteria
How We Ranked These Apartments
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Ranked by the FMP Score
FMP Score, high to low. That’s the whole ranking. It’s our overall measure of a property, combining verified review scores with signals reviews miss, like how current the listing is kept and how responsive management is. Ties go to the property with more verified reviews.
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Who Makes the List
Every property near Villanova University can appear, but it takes a minimum number of verified reviews before we score and rank it. Properties under that bar sit below every ranked property and move up automatically as reviews come in.
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How We Calculate the FMP Score
The FMP Score blends the social, management, and quality scores from verified reviews with signals that a place is actively and well run, like how up to date its listing is kept and how consistently management responds to residents. It’s built to surface genuinely well-run properties, not just the highest raw review average.
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What Makes an Apartment ‘well-rounded’ Near Villanova University
We ran every verified overall review for Villanova University-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.
Management & maintenance
49%
Unit & building quality
35%
Amenities & shared spaces
21%
Based on AI analysis of verified Villanova University overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Villanova University review data →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best overall student apartment near Villanova University?
Chestnut Hall Apartments leads our October 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near Villanova University with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Mark Philadelphia and The Accolade on Chestnut.
How is this ranking calculated?
This list is ranked by one number: each property's overall score from verified reviews. Students rate a property's overall 1 to 5, and we average those scores, counting recent reviews more heavily than older ones. No self-reported data from landlords.
What makes an apartment the best overall?
The best overall apartments score highly across everything students rate (social scene, management, and unit quality), not just one. This ranking uses each property's overall rating from verified reviews.
How often is this ranking updated?
Monthly. We re-pull verified reviews and re-score every property at the start of each month, so the order reflects the most recent 24 months of student feedback. The “updated” date at the top of the page shows the latest refresh.
How many reviews does a property need to be included?
There's a minimum number of verified reviews to rank by score, and we don't publish the exact bar so it can't be gamed. Properties under it still appear, below every qualified property and ordered by review count, so a 5.0 from one review never outranks a 4.5 from thirty. Once a property collects enough reviews, it moves into the scored ranking automatically.
Is this ranking independent, or can properties pay to rank higher?
It's fully independent. There's no pay-to-rank. Position is set by verified reviews alone. Property managers can't buy placement, remove reviews, or influence the score.
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