Broomall

Background Image

Broomall, PA

Area Guide

Share Guide

Where history and location intersect

Suburban Commutes SEPTA Historic Convenient Parks

West of Philadelphia and bordering I-476, Broomall is a large CDP that contains the Marple Township. This historic community is home to one of the state's oldest English Quaker houses -- the Thomas Massey House, built in 1696. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house is open for tours every Sunday from April through October.

Situated less than 20 minutes from Downtown Philadelphia, Broomall is a great location for commuters. SEPTA provides a mass transit alternative to driving. Closer to home, there's a large shopping area along Sproul road, especially between Lawrence Road and Reed Road. Broomall features several parks, including New Ardmore Avenue Park, Veterans Park, and Lawrence Park. The Marple Sports Arena hosts roller hockey and inline skating as well as trade shows, concerts, comedy shows, and other events.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Broomall, PA is $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,733 for two bedrooms, and $2,087 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Broomall has increased by 4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,401/month
685 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Broomall, PA

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Russell El School

Public

Grades K-5

363 Students

7
out of 10

Worrall Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

439 Students

6
out of 10

Loomis Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

6
out of 10

Paxon Hollow Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

853 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hildacy Farm Preserve
  • Rose Tree Park
  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
  • Haverford College Arboretum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

Top Apartments in Broomall

Houses for Rent in Broomall

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.