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📅 Subleases in Philadelphia.

Summer, semester and study-abroad sublets from .edu-verified students across 21 Philadelphia colleges. Live in their place for part of their lease — no year-long commitment.

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1 sublease listing in Philadelphia
Spring/Summer 2027 Penn Sublet | Private Bed + Bath | $1,300/moSublease+7
$1,300/mo

Spring/Summer 2027 Penn Sublet | Private Bed + Bath | $1,300/mo

  • January 2027
  • Furnished
Elaine L.· 3 weeks ago
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Subleases at every Philadelphia school.

ASPIRA City College subleases
ASPIRA City College
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Chestnut Hill College subleases
Chestnut Hill College
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Community College of Philadelphia subleases
Community College of Philadelphia
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Curtis Institute of Music subleases
Curtis Institute of Music
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Drexel University subleases
Drexel University
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Holy Family University subleases
Holy Family University
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Jna Institute of Culinary Arts subleases
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
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La Salle University subleases
La Salle University
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia subleases
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
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Missio Theological Seminary subleases
Missio Theological Seminary
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Moore College of Art and Design subleases
Moore College of Art and Design
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Peirce College subleases
Peirce College
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Penn subleases
University of Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts subleases
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine subleases
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Saint Joseph's University subleases
Saint Joseph's University
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Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia subleases
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
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Temple University subleases
Temple University
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Thomas Jefferson University subleases
Thomas Jefferson University
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University of the Arts subleases
University of the Arts
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Walnut Hill College subleases
Walnut Hill College
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How subleasing works

Sublease vs. lease takeover.

A sublease is when an existing tenant lets you live in their place for part of their lease term. They stay on the lease; you pay them. A lease takeover is the opposite: you replace them on the lease and deal with the landlord yourself. Need a place for a few months? Sublease. Want the lease in your name? Look at lease takeovers on your campus page.

Spring is peak sublease season in Philadelphia: study abroad, co-ops and December grads free up rooms for a single term, and summer sublets get posted before finals.

How much does a sublease cost in Philadelphia?

You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Philadelphia campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,170/month (ZIP 19141, near La Salle University) and $2,340 (ZIP 19102, near Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $700–$1,395 each, depending on the area.

Stuff Philadelphia students ask

Philadelphia sublease FAQ.

How much does a sublease cost in Philadelphia?
You usually pay the original tenant's share of the rent — sometimes less, if they're trying to fill a summer gap fast. For a benchmark: HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rents around Philadelphia campuses put a one-bedroom between $1,170/month (ZIP 19141, near La Salle University) and $2,340 (ZIP 19102, near Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts), utilities included. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate runs about $700–$1,395 each, depending on the area.
How do I find a sublease in Philadelphia?
Browse the sublease listings on this page, or pick your campus below to see subleases posted by verified students at your school. Every poster verified a .edu email, so you're dealing with real students, not Craigslist scammers. Browsing and posting are free.
What's the difference between a sublease and a lease takeover?
In a sublease, the original tenant stays on the lease and you pay them for part of their term — common for summers, a study-abroad semester or an internship. In a lease takeover, you replace them on the lease entirely and deal with the landlord directly. If you need a place for a few months, sublease. If you want the lease in your name, take it over.
Is subleasing allowed in Philadelphia?
It depends on the lease, not the city. Most leases require the landlord's written consent before you sublet, and some ban it outright. Check the subletting clause in the lease and get the landlord's OK in writing before anyone moves in or pays.
When do Philadelphia students post subleases?
Two big waves: late fall, when students lock in spring study abroad and co-ops, and March–April, when summer sublets go up before finals. Post early in either window and you'll have the most people looking.
Does it cost anything to sublease through Crashmates?
No. Posting a sublease and browsing listings are free, and you start with 10 free credits — you only spend a credit to send the first message in a new conversation. No subscription.

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