Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA

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SJU Saint Joe’s Private Jesuit Catholic Spirited Inclusive Nurturing Transformative

Saint Joseph’s University was founded in 1851 by Jesuits at Old Saint Joseph’s Church. Today, Saint Joe’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. SJU encourages students to commit to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.

Located in the suburbs of western Philadelphia, SJU is convenient to a number of apartments, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in Merion Station as well as neighboring Narberth, Ardmore, and Penn Wynne. Access to U.S. Routes 1 and 30 in addition to multiple SEPTA stations allows for simple commutes from the SJU campus as well.

Energy and enthusiasm pulses through the SJU campus with over 100 student organizations, NCAA Division I Hawk athletics, and intramural and club sports teams. The Mann Center, West Fairmount Park, and Please Touch Museum are all within close proximity to campus. The world-class, dynamic amenities in Philadelphia’s City Center are just six miles away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,388 for a studio, $1,720 for one bedroom, $2,184 for two bedrooms, and $3,057 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,388/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 665 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,720/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 966 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,184/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,336 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,057/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

73

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

75

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Greenberg Joseph School

Public

Grades K-8

831 Students

10
out of 10

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

9
out of 10

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

683 Students

9
out of 10

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades 5-12

579 Students

9
out of 10

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

8
out of 10

Greenberg Joseph School

Public

Grades K-8

831 Students

10
out of 10

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

9
out of 10

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

683 Students

9
out of 10

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades 5-12

579 Students

9
out of 10

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,462 Students

8
out of 10

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,364 Students

9
out of 10

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

9
out of 10

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades 5-12

579 Students

9
out of 10

Academy At Palumbo

Public

Grades 9-12

1,179 Students

8
out of 10

Carver High School

Public

Grades 7-12

897 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
  • Merion Botanical Park
  • Fairmount Park
  • Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
  • Please Touch Museum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.