Jmw125
Only thing I would be concerned about is that everyone who can will be signing leases this weekend and lots of apartments will be gone...could be tough to get a good one later on...
There is usually a lot of housing to choose from. You will not be underserved by the real estate market in Philadelphia.
On the other hand, if you are worried about competition for housing during the WWW, take a couple of days off, go to Phila and sign your lease before the stampede.
I signed it well before...