Lansdowne

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Lansdowne, PA Area Guide

An idyllic town for renters commuting to Philadelphia

Public Transit Great Schools Family-Friendly Commuter Walkable

Situated only seven miles west of Philadelphia, Lansdowne is an idyllic town for both commuters and families. A suburban/urban mix, Lansdowne is home to busy residential streets with sidewalks, charming single-family homes, and affordable apartments. Great schools reside in Lansdowne, most notably Ardmore Avenue Elementary School.

Farmers markets, community parks, and public transit stations all sit within Lansdowne, including the Lansdowne and Gladstone SETPA stations. This line will take residents directly into Philadelphia — a major benefit for commuters. Live music venues, movie theaters, and major retailers are just moments away from Lansdowne in neighboring towns. Residents appreciate Lansdowne’s unbeatable proximity to Pennsylvania’s largest city, home to the Liberty Bell, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Philadelphia International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Lansdowne, PA is $972 for a studio, $1,227 for one bedroom, $1,387 for two bedrooms, and $1,648 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lansdowne has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,227/month
694 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Very Walkable

78 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 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

Ardmore Avenue School

Public

Grades K-5

Vision Academy Charter School

Public

Grades PK-8

Vision Academy Charter School

Public

Grades PK-8

Penn Wood High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Cobbs Creek Park
  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bartram's Garden
  • Merion Botanical Park

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.