St. John's University

Queens, NY

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St. John's University Queens Campus - Queens, NY

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St. John’s Red Storm Private Catholic Vincentian Metropolitan Global Historic Diverse Friendly

With a history dating back to 1870, St. John’s University has a nearly 100-acre campus in the residential area of Queens, blending suburban tranquility with urban excitement. A Catholic university, St. John’s is a place where the Church reflects upon itself and the world as it engages in a dialogue with other religious traditions. St. John’s is committed to the community, combining service programs with learning to enhance the classroom experience.

There are plenty of apartments available for rent near St. John’s Queens Campus. Situated in Central Queens, campus is convenient to several neighborhoods including Jamaica Hills, Briarwood, Kew Gardens, and Forest Hills. Campus is just off the Grand Central Parkway, which connects Nassau and Suffolk Counties to Queens, Manhattan, and Upstate New York.

Red Storm sports teams, competing in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference, bring the St. John’s community together in addition to 180 student clubs and organizations. A quick bus or subway ride from campus offers access to outstanding internships and career opportunities, along with galleries, museums, restaurants, shops, and theaters expected of a global metropolis.

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

85

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

65

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

Ps 121

Public

Grades PK-5

715 Students

10
out of 10

The Active Learning Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

438 Students

10
out of 10

Ps 234

Public

Grades PK-5

380 Students

10
out of 10

Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway

Public

Grades PK-5

787 Students

9
out of 10

Ps 203 Oakland Gardens

Public

Grades PK-5

774 Students

9
out of 10

Scholars Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

1,183 Students

9
out of 10

Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne

Public

Grades 6-8

1,008 Students

9
out of 10

Jhs 67 Louis Pasteur

Public

Grades 6-8

926 Students

9
out of 10

30TH AVENUE SCHOOL (THE)

Public

Grades K-8

485 Students

9
out of 10

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey

Public

Grades 6-9

1,542 Students

8
out of 10

Townsend Harris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,322 Students

10
out of 10

Queens High School For The Sciences At York College

Public

Grades 9-12

520 Students

10
out of 10

Scholars Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

1,183 Students

9
out of 10

Frank Sinatra School Of The Arts High School

Public

Grades 9-12

839 Students

9
out of 10

Bayside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,011 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Detective Keith L. Williams Park
  • Rufus King Park
  • Cunningham Park
  • Kissena Park
  • Queens Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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† 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.