Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

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Temple University Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA

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Experience the tradition of excellence in the heart of Philadelphia

Public Walkable Public Transportation Historic TU Owls

Temple University brings a rich history of academic excellence and cultural enrichment to all who cross its campus in the heart of Philadelphia. The broader city serves as an extension of the university’s educational capabilities, giving students a chance to experience the history, art, and culture in one of America’s most pivotal communities. Head over to Elkins Gallery and Tyler Contemporary for a look at what the folks at the School of Art have been working on, or catch a live production at the Temple Performing Arts Center.

The food trucks on campus provide unique and delicious meal options for when you want to shake up your dining habits, and many of the city’s best restaurants are within walking distance. Center City is close by and serves as a popular weekend destination for the campus crowd. South Street in particular is alive with popular bars, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues, making it a regular after-hours stop for students and non-students alike.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,391 for a studio, $1,725 for one bedroom, $2,183 for two bedrooms, and $3,059 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,391/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 665 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,725/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,339 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,059/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

  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
  • The Academy of Natural Sciences
  • Fels Planetarium
  • Franklin Institute

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.