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Glenside, PA Area Guide

Small town charm at home and Philadelphia just minutes away.

Suburb Commuter Public Transportation SEPTA Schools College Affordable

Glendale is a fairly small community, located about eight miles north of Philadelphia. The centrally-located SEPTA station will get you to Center City in about thirty minutes and the drive is typically about the same, making it a highly convenient place for commuters to call home. Apartments in Glenside are an excellent choice for families as well, with a low crime rate and terrific schools. Keswick Village serves as the main entertainment district of Glenside, with the historic Keswick Theatre hosting national touring musicians on a regular basis and numerous bars and restaurants within walking distance. Arcadia University contributes significant intellectual capital to the community with its libraries, arts venues, and academic population.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Glenside, PA is $1,150 for a studio, $1,306 for one bedroom, $1,584 for two bedrooms, and $1,708 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Glenside has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,306/month
560 Sq Ft
House
$3,005/month
0 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Glenside, PA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

73 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

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

Copper Beech School

Public

Grades K-5

Glenside Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Briar Bush Nature Center
  • Wissahickon Valley Park
  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Lorimer Park
  • The Morris Arboretum

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 2026.