Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

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Robert Morris University - Moon Township, PA

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A prestigious private institution just up the river from Downtown Pittsburgh

Private Suburban River Airport

Established in 1921, Robert Morris University is a top-notch institution that has grown into an important contributor to the Pittsburgh-area’s academic community. The university is nationally ranked, with its business and engineering programs in particular earning high marks. Around 5,000 students are enrolled at RMU, studying in dozens of fields and participating in a lively campus culture. The school’s Colonials athletics program is largely anchored by the men’s and women’s basketball and hockey teams.

RMU is located in Moon Township, a suburban community about thirty minutes northwest of Pittsburgh. The area surrounding the campus is largely residential, with several affordable apartments, houses, and condos within a convenient distance (in many cases, just a short walk away). An assortment of shopping centers and restaurants nearby make it easy to pick up day-to-day necessities or grab a bite to eat without going far. Pittsburgh International Airport is directly south of the university, and Interstates 79 and 376 are very close by as well.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Moon Township, PA is $673 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,580 for two bedrooms, and $1,847 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moon Township has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 185 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $673/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,309/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,004 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,580/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,093 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,847/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

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

Mccormick Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

184 Students

9
out of 10

Bon Meade Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

594 Students

8
out of 10

J H Brooks School

Public

Grades K-4

377 Students

7
out of 10

MOON AREA LOWER MS

Public

Grades 5-6

623 Students

6
out of 10

Richard J. Hyde Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

221 Students

6
out of 10

MOON AREA UPPER MS

Public

Grades 7-8

581 Students

8
out of 10

Moon Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,218 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Robin Hill Park
  • Moon Park
  • Fern Hollow Nature Center
  • Settler's Cabin Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Pittsburgh International

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