La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

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La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA

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Forge a new path at La Salle

Private Top-Ranking Historic Catholic Mass Transit Suburban Walkable

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 August 2025, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,404 for a studio, $1,752 for one bedroom, $2,197 for two bedrooms, and $3,086 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,404/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 965 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,197/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,346 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,086/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

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 5-12

579 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

579 Students

Meehan Austin Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

698 Students

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

683 Students

McCall Gen George A School

Public

Grades K-8

628 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,364 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades 5-12

1,186 Students

Academy At Palumbo

Public

Grades 9-12

1,179 Students

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades 5-12

579 Students

Parkway-Center City

Public

Grades 9-12

436 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Awbury Arboretum
  • Tacony Creek Park
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
  • Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

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 June 2025.