Bryn Mawr

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Bryn Mawr, PA

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An upscale community with deep roots in higher education

Suburban Scenic College Town Vibrant Upscale Luxurious Family-Friendly

Located about 13 miles northwest of Center City Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr is a picturesque community best known for being the home of Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr is actually convenient to numerous institutes of higher learning, including Harcum College, Rosemont College, Haverford College, and Villanova University. It’s this convenience to education and culture of learning that makes Bryn Mawr a top choice for students, faculty, and staff as well as countless families.

Bryn Mawr offers a wide variety of luxury apartments available for rent along tree-dense avenues in the community’s many tranquil residential areas. In addition to its residential calm, Bryn Mawr boasts a vibrant atmosphere along its main commercial thoroughfare, Lancaster Avenue, where boutiques, eateries, and coffeehouses abound. Getting around from Bryn Mawr is a breeze with access to Septa’s Paoli/Thorndale Line.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Bryn Mawr, PA is $1,323 for a studio, $2,002 for one bedroom, $2,488 for two bedrooms, and $2,936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bryn Mawr has increased by 13.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,002/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$3,115/month
772 Sq Ft
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Transportation

81

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

48

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

Ithan Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

497 Students

Coopertown Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Haverford College Arboretum
  • Saunders Woods Preserve
  • Henry Botanic Garden
  • Rolling Hill Park
  • Riverbend Environmental Education Center

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 September 2025.