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Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA
Don crimson and gray for when the Hawks go flying in!
SJU
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Saint Joe’s
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Private
Saint Joseph’s University was founded in 1851 by Jesuits at Old Saint Joseph’s Church. Today, Saint Joe’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. SJU encourages students to commit to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things. Located in the suburbs of western Philadelphia, SJU is convenient to a number of apartments, townhomes, and apartments available for rent in Merion Station as well as neighboring Narberth, Ardmore, and Penn Wynne. Access to U.S. Routes 1 and 30 in addition to multiple SEPTA stations allows for simple commutes from the SJU campus as well. Energy and enthusiasm pulses through the SJU campus with over 100 student organizations, NCAA Division I Hawk athletics, and intramural and club sports teams. The Mann Center, West Fairmount Park, and Please Touch Museum are all within close proximity to campus. The world-class, dynamic amenities in Philadelphia’s City Center are just six miles away.
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,434 for a studio, $1,785 for one bedroom, $2,217 for two bedrooms, and $2,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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453 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,434/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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662 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,785/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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959 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,217/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,306 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,903/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, PA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Arboretum of the Barnes Foundation
- Merion Botanical Park
- Fairmount Park
- Shofuso - Japanese House and Garden
- Please Touch Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Wilmington Airport
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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 2026.
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