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1950 Ashbourne Rd,
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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA Area Guide
Forge a new path at La Salle
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Top-Ranking
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Historic
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Catholic
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Founded in 1863, La Salle is a private, Catholic university located north of Philadelphia. The suburban campus covers 133 acres and offers more than 40 majors. The La Salle Explorers compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic 10 Conference. La Salle is highly ranked and its graduates include Peter Boyle, the star of Young Frankenstein and the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. Other graduates include author Matthew Quick, basketball player Michael Brooks, and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney.
La Salle is about five miles north of Downtown Philadelphia, and SEPTA's Chestnut Hill East Line quickly takes residents to the city. Catch the train at the Wister station, located off Belfield Avenue across from La Salle University. Neighborhoods near La Salle University include Wister, Belfield, Olney, and East Germantown. The La Salle campus is located along the intersection of West Olney Avenue and North Wister Street.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,407 for a studio, $1,744 for one bedroom, $2,185 for two bedrooms, and $2,982 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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455 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,407/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,744/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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964 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,185/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,318 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,982/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
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades K-8
683 Students
Public
Grades K-8
628 Students
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
Public
Grades 5-12
579 Students
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
Public
Grades K-8
579 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
698 Students
Public
Grades K-8
683 Students
Public
Grades K-8
628 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,364 Students
Masterman Julia R Secondary School
Public
Grades 5-12
1,186 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,179 Students
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)
Public
Grades 5-12
579 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
436 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Awbury Arboretum
- Tacony Creek Park
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
- Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
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Military Bases
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- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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