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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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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,410 for a studio, $1,766 for one bedroom, $2,206 for two bedrooms, and $2,946 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,410/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,766/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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962 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,206/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,314 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,946/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA (University) provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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