Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

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Drexel University University City Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide

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One of America’s largest private research universities, Drexel University affords students the opportunity to gain professional experience and explore potential careers before graduation through their world-renowned co-op program. Students engaging in the co-op program alternate six-month intervals of full-time study with full-time, paid work. Founded in 1891, Drexel boasts top-rated academic programs as well as NCAA Division I athletics, with the Drexel Dragons participating in the Colonial Athletic Association. Drexel’s main campus is located in Philadelphia’s vibrant University City neighborhood. University City is home to a bustling community and plenty of apartments available for rent. Several nearby neighborhoods are within walking distance of campus and easily accessible by public transportation, including Rittenhouse Square, Center City, and Parkway-Museum District. In addition to Philadelphia’s many amenities, Drexel is home to more than 300 student organizations and clubs as well as annual events such as Fall Fest, a dynamic on-campus concert. Chances are you’ll never run out of things to do around Drexel.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,411 for a studio, $1,773 for one bedroom, $2,208 for two bedrooms, and $2,910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 453 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,411/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 665 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,773/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,208/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,307 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,910/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

90 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

Schools

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,186 Students

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

683 Students

McCall Gen George A School

Public

Grades K-8

628 Students

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades K-12

579 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,186 Students

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

683 Students

McCall Gen George A School

Public

Grades K-8

628 Students

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades K-12

579 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,364 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,186 Students

Academy At Palumbo

Public

Grades 9-12

1,179 Students

Franklin Towne Charter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,282 Students

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades K-12

579 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Pennsylvania Observatory
  • Penn Museum
  • Schuylkill River Park
  • Franklin Institute
  • Fels Planetarium

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.