Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Background Image

Rowan University - Glassboro, NJ

Area Guide

Share Guide

Cheer on the Profs in your brown and gold

RU Rowan Profs Public Bustling Comprehensive Collaborative Nurturing Diverse

Rowan University began as a teacher preparation college for the local community in 1923 and has since blossomed into a top-ranked regional university offering over 140 academic programs. As a leading public institution, Rowan combines liberal education with professional preparation from undergraduate to doctorate levels in a collaborative, learning-centered environment. A highly qualified and diverse staff, faculty, and student body at RU enriches lives through a range of intellectual, social, and cultural contributions.

A variety of houses, townhomes, and apartments are all available for rent in the immediate vicinity of Rowan’s campus in Glassboro as well as in the neighboring town of Pitman. RU is easily accessible from Route 55, for those anticipating longer commutes.

Rowan’s campus is a vibrant place home to a planetarium, art gallery, and concert hall in addition to ice skating events and comedy shows. Shuttles to Philadelphia leave every weekend and the RU Profs sports teams compete in the NCAA Division III New Jersey Athletic Conference. Options for off-campus adventure are plentiful with New York City, Philadelphia, and Wilmington all less than two hours away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Glassboro, NJ is $1,498 for one bedroom, $1,973 for two bedrooms, and $1,627 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glassboro has increased by 5.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,498/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,052 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,973/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,111 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,627/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

54

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.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Aura Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

334 Students

6
out of 10

Dorothy L Bullock School

Public

Grades 1-5

651 Students

4
out of 10

Thomas E. Bowe Elementary School

Public

Grades 6-8

432 Students

3
out of 10

Glassboro Intermediate School

Public

Grades 7-8

268 Students

Rating Unavailable

Glassboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

518 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Top Apartments Near Rowan University

Houses Near Rowan University

Property Management Companies

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.